Who was the co-founder of Robert Stephenson and Company?
George Stephenson
Nicholas Wood
Michael Longridge
James McConnell
Answer
George Stephenson was a British engineer who is considered the "Father of Railways". He is best known for his work on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which was the world's first inter-city passenger railway. Stephenson also designed the Rocket, the first steam locomotive to run at a speed of over 30 miles per hour.
Engineering Legacy: Unraveling the Genius of Robert Stephenson
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