1863
163 years ago
GeneralUnited Kingdom

The Metropolitan Railway, the world's oldest underground railway, opens betwe...

The Metropolitan Railway

London

January 10, 1863

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The Metropolitan Railway, the world's oldest underground railway, opens between Paddington and Farringdon, marking the beginning of the London Underground.

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The Metropolitan Railway, the world's oldest underground railway, opens between Paddington and Farringdon, marking the beginning of the London Underground.

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Date
January 10, 1863
Event Type
General
Country
United Kingdom
Years Ago
163

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