Stephenson was credited with being the "Father of the Railway". He was a main factor in the production of the Stockton & Darlington railway line, which was the first ever public railway. Stephenson was also was the chief engineer of the Bolton & Leigh railway and the Liverpool & Manchester railway. All of these railways led to easier and faster transportation of Britain's citizens. This led to even more people working in cities because it was now more practical to travel for work. Because of these railways, Britain was even more navigable, making George Stephenson a very significant person during the Industrial Revolution.
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