How did the London Underground get its name?

Answer 1

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"

Answer 2

The 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'.

Answer 3

The 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.

Answer 4

The New York City subway system doesn't have a name, other than, "the New York City subway system," which is self-explanatory.

Answer 5

Its colloquial name is 'The Tube'.