Havering train stations captured in old photos to mark 200 years of rail travel
Briefly

In 1825, the first passenger journey was made on a steam-powered train, which laid the foundations for modern railway travel and its future developments.
Romford's first railway station opened on June 20, 1839, starting as a wooden building before relocating in 1844, marking a significant development in rail history.
Hornchurch Station opened on May 1, 1885, and underwent improvements in 1932 to accommodate electrified trains, showing the evolution of rail infrastructure in the area.
By 1893, the new station on the London Tilbury and Southend Railway introduced modern facilities, highlighting the integration and development of rail travel in Havering.
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