What is the London Underground?
Q: What is the London Underground?
A: The London Underground is a system of electric trains in London, UK. It is the oldest underground railway in the world and started running in 1863 as the Metropolitan Railway.
Q: How long has it been running?
A: The London Underground has been running since 1863.
Q: Is it called something else?
A: Yes, it is sometimes referred to as "The Tube" because some of its lines are round tubes running through the ground.
Q: How many stations does it serve?
A: The London Underground serves 270 stations and over 408 km of track.
Q: How many passengers used it from 2006 to 2007?
A: From 2006 to 2007 over 1 billion passengers used the underground.
Q: Are there other similar systems around the world?
A: Yes, there are other similar systems around the world which may be called metros (like Tyne and Wear Metro) or subways (Glasgow Subway). Subway is also used across Britain to refer to underground walkways.
