This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in 1875.
Events
January events
January 1 – The Midland Railway of England abolishes the Second Class passenger category leaving First Class and Third Class. Other British railway companies follow Midland's lead during the rest of the year (Third Class is renamed Second Class in 1956).
June 1 – Bristol and Exeter Railway in England completes installation of a third rail on its line between Bristol and Taunton, allowing it to operate 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) gauge trains over the line.
November 18 – Bristol and Exeter Railway in England completes the gauge conversion from 7 ft (2,134 mm) to 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) of its Cheddar Valley line from Yatton to Wells.