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Official Opening

Name: Official Opening
Start: 1890-11-04
Location: London

When: 4 November 1890
Where: London
Part of: City and South London Railway, first deep-level tube, opens

Edward, Prince of Wales, officially opened the City and South London Railway on 4 November 1890, marking the start of the first deep-level tube service.

The railway was officially opened by Edward, Prince of Wales, on 4 November 1890. Public access followed on 18 December 1890. The line ran 3.2 miles between the City of London and Stockwell, passing under the River Thames, with six stations serving the route.

Sources

City and South London Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-10

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