The history of the London Underground began in the 19th century with the construction of the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway. The Metropolitan Railway, which …

6 days ago · The original plan called for cable operation, but electric traction was substituted before the line was opened. Operation began on this first electric underground railway in 1890 …

Find out more about the interesting and diverse histories of the lines running across our Tube network. London Underground's history dates back to 1863 when the world's first underground...

The London Underground network began 163 years ago, on 10 January 1863 with the opening of the Metropolitan Railway, which carried an astonishing 38,000 passengers on its first day.

We’re going on a journey deep down into the Underground to check out what happened before the opening of the Elizabeth Line in 2022. There are many surprises lurking down there!

The London Underground, inaugurated on January 10, 1863, was born as a response to the growing urban congestion of a city in the midst of industrial expansion.

In this article, you will find everything you wanted to know about the London Underground history, and its steady expansion over time.

Using an array of historical information and data from sources such as Transport for London we created an interactive web app to help you understand how this vast network expanded …

Mar 17, 2024 · The network’s history is a fascinating journey through time, reflecting the city’s growth, resilience, and innovation. As it continues to evolve, the Tube remains at the heart of …

The transport system now known as the London Underground began in 1863 with the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway. Over the next forty...