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The London Underground (also known simply as the Underground or by its nickname the Tube) is a rapid transit system serving Greater London and some parts of the adjacent home counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire in England.
- Circle Line
The Circle line is a spiral-shaped London Underground line,...
- Waterloo & City
The Waterloo & City line, colloquially known as The Drain,...
- District Line
The District line is a London Underground line running from...
- History of The London Underground
The first underground railways (1863–1905) Main articles:...
- Metropolitan Line
The Metropolitan line, colloquially known as the Met, is a...
- Bakerloo Line
The Bakerloo line (/ ˌ b eɪ k ər ˈ l uː /) is a London...
- Aldwych
Aldwych is a closed station on the London Underground,...
- Johnston (Typeface)
A London Underground map of the Heathrow Airport loop and...
- Circle Line
The Tube map (sometimes called the London Underground map) is a schematic transport map of the lines, stations and services of the London Underground, known colloquially as "the Tube", hence the map's name. The first schematic Tube map was designed by Harry Beck in 1931.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the origins, development and evolution of the Tube network, from the first underground railway in 1863 to the latest extensions and improvements. Explore the histories of each line, from the Bakerloo to the Waterloo & City, and their key dates and features.
Learn about the 160-year history of London Underground, from its first line in 1863 to its latest extensions and innovations. Find out the milestones, events, challenges and achievements of the world's first underground railway.
402 kilometres (250 mi) Track gauge. 1,435 mm ( 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge. The London Underground is a form of public transport in London. It is a rapid transit system that uses electric trains. It is the oldest underground railway in the world. It started running in 1863 as the Metropolitan Railway.
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