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The First Underground Train

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The Construction and Opening of the Metropolitan Railway

This chapter explores the arduous construction of London's Metropolitan Railway, detailing the engineering challenges and manual labor involved. It concludes with the railway's opening in 1863, marking a pivotal moment in the city's transportation history.

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