Solemn inauguration of the railway from Barcelona to Mataró, being the first in Spain. The principal authorities of the principality, of both towns, and of the villages along the route were invited and attended. The bishops of Barcelona and Puerto Rico blessed the railway amid great public interest. »

During the night some malevolents burnt one of the bridges of the railway from Barcelona to Mataró, due to be inaugurated in four days time. »

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Laying of the first stone to form the Square of the Catholic Kings [ie the Plaza Real] on the grounds of what were the convent and gardens of the Capuchins. »

Railway in Spain.—An experimental trip was made on the 8th of October, on the railway from Barcelona to Mataro, by the directors and their friends. The journey from Barcelona to Mataro was made in an hour, exclusive of stoppages, and the journey back in 50 minutes—the distance is five leagues. The Barcelones are very proud [...] »

A convoy of 11 coaches and other carriages containing 400 people travels for the first time and by way of a trial the railway from Barcelona to Mataró, the first in Spain. »

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Successful testing of the locomotive machine for the railway from Barcelona to Mataró, the first in Spain. »