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The First Underground Train

History Daily

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This chapter captures the lively atmosphere at London Bridge Station in 1842 as passengers disembark into the bustling streets of Victorian London. It highlights Charles Pearson's innovative vision for an underground railway, a concept met with skepticism but ultimately destined to transform urban transportation.

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