Remarks on the Proposed Railway Between Birmingham and London

"Remarks on the Proposed Railway Between Birmingham and London" by Anonymous is a commentary from the early days of train travel, probably around the 1830s, where the writer looks at the idea of a railway linking Birmingham and London, in a time when Britain was becoming more and more industrialized. The author gives a full look at how trains measure up against things like canals and carriages that were pulled by horses; and explains how trains can be faster, safer, and cheaper for moving people and cargo. Using facts and what was already working for the Liverpool to Manchester railway, the publication predicts that the Birmingham to London line would be good news for the economy, better connect industrial centers, and be a big improvement over older ways of getting around.