London Underground
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| Number of stations | 270 served (260 owned) |
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| Founded | 1863 |
| Began operation | January 10, 1863 |
| Electrification | 630 V DC fourth rail |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Did you know | The Metropolitan Railway, which is part of the Underground, is the first underground railway to be established globally. |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 842567 |
About London Underground
The London Underground is a public rapid transit system serving London, England and some parts of the adjacent counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. The Underground has its origins in the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground passenger railway.
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London Underground strikes scheduled for This Week will no longer go ahead.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has called off its walkout, which was due to take place on Wednesday and Friday.
It is in dispute with Transport for London (TfL) over working conditions and job cuts.
The cuts are part of a savings programme that was required by the.
Revenue is guaranteed until 2024 but TfL has to look for about £230m of savings.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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