London launched the world's first subway system
In 1863, London unveiled the world's first underground subway, a revolutionary engineering feat that transformed urban travel and inspired modern transit systems globally.
On January 10, 1863, London's Metropolitan Railway opened, marking the birth of the world's first underground passenger railway. This 3.75-mile line, stretching from Paddington to Farringdon, used steam trains to alleviate severe overcrowding in the rapidly growing city.
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