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Liz McIvor discovers how Britain's railways were opened up for everyday people with the coming of 3rd class travel.

Third class eventually became the main way in which railways earned their income.

By 1913, 96% of all rail journeys were taken by 3rd class passengers in Britain.

At the other end of the social spectrum, wealthier travellers were introduced to luxurious innovations including American style pullman coaches which were became a regular staple of longer rail journeys.