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London Underground

A community portal about London Underground with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: The London Underground is an all electric railway system that covers much of the conurbation of Greater London and some neighbouring... [more]

A community portal about London Underground with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: The London Underground is an all electric railway system that covers much of the conurbation of Greater London and some neighbouring areas. It is the world's oldest underground system, and is the largest in terms of route length. Service began on 10 January 1863 on the Metropolitan Railway ; most of that initial route is now part of the Hammersmith & City Line. Despite its name, about 55% of the network is above ground. Popular local names include the Underground and, more colloquially, the Tube, in reference to the cylindrical shape of the system's deep-bore tunnels.

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UPDATE: WE LOST OUT! Camberwell Green London Borough of Southwark Click or copy/paste link to vote CAMBERWELL GREEN for Mayoral Makeover: http://www.london.gov.uk/parksvote/region/southeast/camberwellgreen.jsp       I suggest we vote Camberwell Green as deserving (from list of other eligible London sites) for the Mayoral grant which will provide a much needed makeover. This spot is presently very drab and attracts too many undesirables. Camberwell Green is placed at a hugely significant junction where it is readily viewed from public transport, by commuters, shoppers and casual passers by as well as by foreign coach trippers passing through from the continent on their way to London ’s famous central attractions. Please access ... Read Full Story
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(Above: UK, London. Flashmob / demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. The build-up. 2008) Above: UK, London. Flashmob / demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. The build-up. 2008) Above: UK, London. Flashmob / demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. The build-up. 2008) Above: UK, London. Flashmob / demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. The build-up. 2008) A FEW WORDS ABOUT THIS ONE: More of a chaotic party than a demo this one - thousands of Londoners descended on the London ... Read Full Story
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Above: UK, London. Flashmob / demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. 2008) Above: UK, London. Flashmob / demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. 2008) Above: UK, London. Flashmob / demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. 2008) Above: UK, London. Flashmob / demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. 2008) Above: UK, London. Flashmob / demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. 2008) Read Full Story
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Above: UK, London. Flashmob / demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. 2008) Above: UK, London. Flashmob / demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. 2008) Above: UK, London. Flashmob / demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. 2008) (These images may make more sense when viewed starting at 'Boris Johnson demo 1') Read Full Story
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Above: UK, London. Flashmob/demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. 2008) Above: UK, London. Flashmob/demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. 2008) Above: UK, London. Flashmob/demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. 2008) Above: UK, London. Flashmob/demonstration against London Mayor Boris Johnson, on the London Underground rail network. 2008) Read Full Story
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I love how things can look better if they're re-drawn as a Tube Map. Senex Prime set out to simplify America's Interstate system & thought London's Tube map was the best way to present a lot of information very concisely and clearly.He said "Drawing my cues from the original and best metro diagram, H.C. Beck's wonderful London Underground diagram, ...  
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That's the title of Dr Stephen Halliday's new book, which he will be signing this Friday evening at London Transport Museum & co-hosting a kitsch quiz as part of the museum's "Lates" series.  
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This canalside cube is the proposal for Paddington's Crossrail station. Not as fun as the shark-inspired design at Canary Wharf, though perhaps better for it. The station will sit atop what is currently Paddington's Hammersmith & City line concourse, which would be demolished to make way for the Crossrail behemoth; it's uncertain from these images whether trains on the "Hammercircle" line heading eastbound would still make a stop here, or...  
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Too close for comfort – Passengers’ experiences of the London Underground Source: London Assembly Transport Commmittee From the Executive Summary: The Committee makes a number of recommendations about improving information for passengers, the planning and delivery of Underground upgrades, the design of new trains, and alternative transport options when lines are closed, including the standard of rail replacement [...]  
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Nice option in London now for Delta, Finnair, Iberia and United Airlines passengers where they can check the baggage for the flight right at Paddington on the way to Heathrow. Closest US has to this is Disney options in Orlando....  
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