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When was the first subway opened?

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Quick Answer

The first underground railway subway opened in 1863. It was the Metropolitan Railway in London.

The Full Story

The first subway, the Metropolitan Railway, opened in London on January 10, 1863. It connected Paddington and Farringdon and was built using a mix of cut-and-cover tunnels and steam-powered trains. The line proved that underground urban rail transport could work on a large scale. It inspired subway systems around the world.

Key Facts

1.Opened on January 10, 1863
2.It was in London
3.The line used steam locomotives

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