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1. Transport for London - Updates

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2. www.ltmuseum.co.uk › hidden-londonHidden London | London Transport Museum

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   5 days ago · Hidden London. Imagine going behind the scenes at some of London’s busiest stations, as expert guides reveal the extraordinary infrastructure and feats of engineering usually hidden away below your feet. Discover something completely new as you venture into ‘forgotten’ historical Underground stations which are usually closed to the public.

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4. www.britannica.com › topic › London-UndergroundLondon Underground | History, Routes & Facts | Britannica

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   May 16, 2024 · London Underground, underground railway system that services the London metropolitan area. The London Underground was proposed by Charles Pearson, a city solicitor, as part of a city improvement plan shortly after the opening of the Thames Tunnel in 1843. After 10 years of discussion, Parliament.

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5. travel.nine.com.au › latest › london-underground-howLondon Underground: Map, tickets, prices and everything you ...

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   4 days ago · The London Underground trains - known as the Tube - are the most common way to get around. London Underground: Map, tickets, prices and everything you need to know about how to use the London Tube | Explainer - 9Travel

6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › topicsLondon Underground - BBC News

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   May 14, 2024 · London Underground. Jubilee line extension celebrates 25 years. London. 15 May. Phone signal goes live on 25% of underground Tube. London. 14 May. Etiquette expert on how to behave on the...

7. metro.co.uk › 2024/05/14 › map-reveals-tube-linesMap shows which London Tube stations will soon have mobile ...

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   May 14, 2024 · Of the 121 Tube stations, around 31 have underground mobile coverage, but when combined with Tube stations which are above ground this will cover around 80% of stations across the network.

8. www.findingtheuniverse.com › guide-publicHow to Get Around London: A Guide to Public Transport in ...

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   6 days ago · 1. Underground – “The Tube”. The London Underground, or “Tube” as its nicknamed, is the oldest underground metro network in the world, with parts operating since 1863. Today, the London Underground carries over a billion passengers a year, across 270 stations and 250 miles of track.

9. tfl.gov.uk › info-for › mediaMore stations and Tube lines across Central London get high ...

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   May 14, 2024 · The Mayor has committed to completing work across all of the London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, London Overground and the Elizabeth line by the end of 2025; All Elizabeth line...

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    Why is the London Underground called the tube?

    • A train departing from a London Underground subway station. London's subway is often called “the Tube” because of the shape of the tunnels. The London Underground was proposed by Charles Pearson, a city solicitor, as part of a city improvement plan shortly after the opening of the Thames Tunnel in 1843.

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    Is the London Underground Underground?

    • The London Underground, or “Tube” as its nicknamed, is the oldest underground metro network in the world, with parts operating since 1863. Today, the London Underground carries over a billion passengers a year, across 270 stations and 250 miles of track. Interestingly, less than 50% of the track is actually underground, despite the name.

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    When did London Underground get its name?

    • The London Underground name first appeared in 1908. Stations functioned as air-raid shelters during World Wars I and II, with the tunnels of the unused Aldwych spur line housing artifacts from the British Museum. A sign warning London Underground passengers to “mind the gap” between the station platform and trains.

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    How did the London Underground start?

    • On Jan. 10, 1863, the line was opened, using steam locomotives that burned coke and, later, coal. Despite sulfurous fumes, the line was a success from its opening, carrying 9.5 million passengers in the first year of its existence. Workers excavating a “tube” for the London Underground with the help of a tunneling shield, c. 1900.

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