What is the Kingsway tramway subway?
Q: What is the Kingsway tramway subway?
A: The Kingsway tramway subway is a cut-and-cover tunnel in central London.
Q: Who was the subway built for?
A: The subway was built for The London County Council to join two tramway systems called the "North Side" and "South Side".
Q: Were both single and double deck trams used in the subway throughout its operation?
A: No, only single-deck tramcars were used in the subway, but an upgrade between 1928 and 1931 meant that double deck trams could use it.
Q: When was the subway closed?
A: The subway was closed in 1952.
Q: What is the Strand underpass?
A: The Strand underpass is a part of the Kingsway tramway subway that is still in use.
Q: Has the structure of the subway changed over the years?
A: Part of the subway is now the Strand underpass, but the rest has not been changed very much and still has tram tracks inside it.
Q: Is the Kingsway tramway subway a listed structure?
A: Yes, it is a Grade II Listed structure.
