Private company
Hunter River Railway Company
Australian railway company (1853–1855)
The Hunter River Railway Company was formed in 1853 to develop a railway from Newcastle to Maitland in New South Wales, Australia. When the company faced financial difficulties during construction, it was bought by the Government of New South Wales and the line subsequently opened in 1857.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Hunter River Railway Company was formed in 1853 to develop a railway from Newcastle to Maitland in New South Wales, Australia. When the company faced financial difficulties during construction, it was bought by the Government of New South Wales and the line subsequently opened in 1857.2
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