History of the London Underground - Wikipedia
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 opened in 1863 using gas-lit wooden carriages hauled by steam locomotives, worked with the District Railway to complete London's Circle line in 1884.
London Underground - Wikipedia
The Underground has its origins in the Metropolitan Railway, opening on 10 January 1863 as the world's first underground passenger railway. [ 6 ] . The Metropolitan is now part of the Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
A brief history of the Underground - Transport for London
London Underground milestones. 1863. On 10 January, The Metropolitan Railway opens the world's first underground railway, between Paddington (then called Bishop's Road) and Farringdon Street;...
London Underground | History, Routes & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月11日 · 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.
World's first Underground | London Transport Museum
The world’s first underground railway opened in London in 1863, as a way of reducing street congestion. Here is a very short history of the Underground.
Metropolitan Railway - Wikipedia
It opened to the public on 10 January 1863 with gas-lit wooden carriages hauled by steam locomotives, the world's first passenger-carrying designated underground railway. [2] The line was soon extended from both ends, and northwards via a branch from Baker Street.
London Underground: A quick history in pictures
The London Underground is the oldest underground railway system in the world, dating back to 1863. For many Londoners, a trip on the Tube is still a regular ritual – people of all backgrounds, squashed into a carriage, zipping underneath the city.
A very short history of the Underground - London Transport …
2016年8月21日 · 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.
The Metropolitan line - London Transport Museum
The Metropolitan line is the oldest underground railway in the world. The Metropolitan Railway opened in January 1863 and was an immediate success, though its construction took nearly two years and caused huge disruption in the streets. Read more about the Metropolitan line.
First Day of the London Tube - History Today
2013年1月1日 · The line was opened to the public on the following day, a Saturday, and people flocked to try it out. More than 30,000 passengers crowded the stations and pushed their way into packed trains. The underground had been mocked in …