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Feb 4 • 15:41 UTC • 🇬🇧 UK • Mirror

World's oldest railway is still running in UK with parts dating back to 1621

The world's oldest railway, featuring tracks from 1621 and 1725, continues to operate in the UK with heritage steam trains running every Sunday, maintained by devoted volunteers.

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