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That is just a common name that stuck. It is now called London Transport Limited (since 1985) and operates under the name Transport For London. Years ago there were many names for many companies that make up the London Underground. Another common name is "The Tube"
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∙ 12y agoThe London Underground was not really named after anything.It was an underground metro, so they called it underground,and as it was in London, it had to have a name that everyone would know that it would be in London.So it was called the London Underground,and is also nicknamed 'The Tube'.
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∙ 10y agoThe London Underground is famous because it provides a network to many areas in and around the city, including daily services to King's Cross/St. Pancras station and London Heathrow Airport, which is convenient to many passengers visiting different parts of the city.
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∙ 12y agoThe New York City subway system doesn't have a name, other than, "the New York City subway system," which is self-explanatory.
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∙ 12y agoIts colloquial name is 'The Tube'.
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What is another name for London underground and was it founded?
London Underground is known by Londoners as 'the tube'.
What is the name of network of tubes for traveling London?
The London Underground. Travel For London (TFL) is responsible for the London Underground and the other transport networks in London.
What is the name of the river which is under London?
There are many rivers that have been pushed underground in London.
What is the name of London underground pink line?
Hammersmith and City
What is the name of the subway in the UK?
It's a small passage
By what name do the locals know the underground subway system in London?
The Tube.
When was London Underground created?
London Underground was created in 1863.
How do you be a London underground train driver?
Apply to London Underground Ltd.
How do you find a underground rap song without your name?
go 2 www.youtube.co.UK and search London underground its not rap but its cool
The London underground is shorter than the Paris underground?
The London Underground is the largest in Europe and the oldest in the world.
Where did people in London sleep for safety?
In London Underground (tube) stations.
Why did London Underground give the East London Line to London Overground?
The London Underground did give the East London line to the London Overground to ease its traffic.
