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1. tfl.gov.uk › london-undergroundLondon Underground - Transport for London

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   London Underground's history dates back to 1863 when the world's first underground railway, the Metropolitan Railway, opened between Paddington and Farringdon, serving six intermediate stations. Since then the Underground network, affectionately nicknamed the Tube by generations of Londoners, has grown to 272 stations and 11 lines stretching deep into the capital's suburbs and beyond.

2. journeyplanner.tfl.gov.ukPlan a journey - Transport for London

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   Plan your journey across the TfL network. Journey planner for Bus, Tube, London Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line, National Rail, Tram, River Bus, IFS Cloud Cable Car, Coach

3. tfl.gov.ukKeeping London moving - Transport for London

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   Get cycling with leisurely routes perfect for Sundays. Tube, DLR, and London Overground, Elizabeth line and Tram. DLR Minor delays. Elizabeth line Severe delays. Minor delays. Good service on all other lines. This weekend View all statuses.

4. www.ltmuseum.co.uk › collections › storiesA very short history of the Underground - London Transport Museum

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   The world’s first underground railway opened in London in 1863, as a way of reducing street congestion. It was soon followed by a related railway company, in 1868, but their owners fell out and the railways became rivals rather than partners, delaying progress. These were what we call sub-surface lines, built by digging a long trench, laying ...

5. tfl.gov.uk › tube-dlr-overground › statusTube, Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR & Tram status updates

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   At other times, please use local London Buses routes 186 204 303 or N5 to connect with local London Underground stations. Colindale: Closed - This station is closed until December 2024 for refurbishment. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

6. 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.

7. www.bbc.co.uk › newsround › 46482813A history of the London Underground - BBC Newsround

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   Dec 19, 2018 · On 18 December 1890, the world's first electric railway deep underground was opened. It ran from King William Street in the City of London, under the River Thames, to Stockwell.