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Wimbledon and Dorking Railway

Early British railway company founded in 18571

The Wimbledon and Dorking Railway (W&DR) was an early railway company in southern England. It was independently promoted with the intention of penetrating into West Sussex, but it only succeeded in getting authorisation as far as Epsom.2 It ceased to exist in 1861.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jul 27, 1857Founded1

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The Wimbledon and Dorking Railway (W&DR) was an early railway company in southern England. It was independently promoted with the intention of penetrating into West Sussex, but it only succeeded in getting authorisation as far as Epsom.2

Timeline

  1. Apr 3, 1861Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Jul 27, 1857Founded Founded1

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