ABSTRACT
The Railway Age in England began in the 1830’s and lasted until the 1860’s. It is so-called because during this time a national network was made for the whole island, from a few local lines in coal districts. These were the years of laissez-faire. The railways grew up in an age that believed in letting business get on with its job, without interference from the State. The results are pointers to what can happen, if the State does little to restrict competition among transport companies.
