150 years
150 years of London Underground: loved as much as it is reviled
In the midst of fare rises in public transport, station closures, delays and the general rush-hour sardine packing, it is easy to forget how truly brilliant the Tube is. Opened on 9 January 1863, with passengers allowed in the day after, it is today the Underground’s 150th birthday.
By Chad Greggor | Notebook | Wednesday, 9 January 2013 at 2:47 pm
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