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The Metropolitan Underground Railway, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Metropolitan Underground Railway, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Metropolitan Underground Railway, 1862. Stations of the world's first passenger-carrying designated underground railway. 'Paddington Junction; Chapel St. Edgeware Rd.; Baker Street; Portland Road; Gower St. Euston Rd.; signal man's station at King's Cross; King's Cross, interior; signal man's station at King's Cross - interior; King's Cross, exterior; Farringdon Street...the great idea of burrowing beneath what may be called the venous system of London - that is, its reticulation of gas, water, and sewage pipes - and creating a huge artery along which a stream of traffic should constantly flow, has been realised...The line commences at the terminus of the Great Western Railway, at Paddington...and its termination south is at Farringdon-street...passengers...will find a distance accomplished in from fifteen to twenty minutes which has hitherto...[taken up] to an hour and a quarter...Trains are to run every quarter of an hour throughout and to stop at each station...[However] expectation of the opening of the line has been raised only to be disappointed. At one period it was fixed for May last; then it was positively promised for the 1st of October; and, finally, the 1st of January next was stated to be the ultimatum'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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Civil Engineering Clerkenwell Islington London England Delay Engineering Farringdon Street Kings Cross Station Macquoid Thomas Robert Metropolitan Railway Public Transport Railway Station Railways Signal Box Station Thomas Robert Macquoid Tube Underground Railway Baker Street Delayed Graphic Design Postponed
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This print captures the historic Metropolitan Underground Railway in 1862, showcasing various stations along the world's first passenger-carrying designated underground railway. From Paddington Junction to Farringdon Street, this innovative transportation system revolutionized travel in London by burrowing beneath the city's intricate network of gas, water, and sewage pipes.
The image provides a glimpse into the interior and exterior of King's Cross station, as well as the signal man's station at this bustling hub. The text accompanying the photograph highlights the anticipation surrounding the opening of the railway line, with promised dates continuously pushed back.
As passengers eagerly awaited its completion, they were promised quicker travel times from Paddington to Farringdon - a journey that previously took over an hour could now be completed in just fifteen to twenty minutes. The Metropolitan Underground Railway symbolized progress and modernity in Victorian London, offering a convenient and efficient mode of transportation for residents and visitors alike.
This rare snapshot from 1862 serves as a reminder of how far public transportation has come since its inception over a century ago. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and innovation in shaping urban landscapes for generations to come.
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