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The First Underground Train

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Challenges in Funding the Underground Railway Project

This chapter explores Charles Pearson's struggle to secure funding for his underground railway project in 1858 London. As he prepares for a crucial meeting with the Lord Mayor, the narrative highlights the financial challenges and urgent need for alternative financing solutions.

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