# The First Trains

An episode of [Dan Snow's History Hit](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1042631089), 28 Sep 2025, 35 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/dansnowshistoryhit/e/68d6bd8a730cf5a7475a4fc9/media.mp3?tk=eyJ0ayI6ImRlZmF1bHQiLCJhZHMiOnRydWUsInNwb25zIjp0cnVlLCJzdGF0dXMiOiJwdWJsaWMifQ==&sig=nXbOnzysUKgiNAIkCdeuF7teK0y9_ls9m2Ow0968eBw

On 27 September 1825, a steam-powered marvel known as Locomotion No.1 made history, pulling passengers and coal from Shildon to Stockton-on-Tees in the North of England. This 25 mile journey, changed the world forever. Dan is joined by historian Steven Brindle as they mark the 200th anniversary of the world’s first passenger steam train journey—a moment that astonished crowds and launched a transport and industrial revolution. From George Stephenson’s pioneering design to the railway’s role in Britain’s industrial rise, this episode explores how trains reshaped the nation and the world. Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Tim Arstall. You can sign up to watch Dan's documentary 'Steam' here: https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on. You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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