The London underground is the oldest underground system and is the largest in terms of route length.
Services began on 10th 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. The Underground serves 274 stations and runs over 408 km (253 miles).
On average, total passenger journeys number 976 million each year; that’s 2.67 million per day.
Since 2003, the Underground has been operated by Transport for London (TfL) which is also responsible for London’s buses, including the famous red double deckers.
The Underground serves all major stations in London with the exception of Fenchurch Street.
The London Tube Map can be downloaded from: Tube and Rail - Transport for London
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