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Type of entity
Authorized form of name
Bahia and San Francisco Railway Company Ltd
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
The first surveys of the Bahia and San Francisco railway in Brazil were made by Charles Vignoles in 1854. Works were not commenced until the year 1857, and were completed in 1861. Vignoles was the Engineer-in-Chief.