Episode 1 of 4

First Trip

When: May 1862
Where: London
Part of: First section of the London Underground opens

The first trip over the whole line took place in May 1862, with William Gladstone among the guests, before the public opening.

The first trip over the entire line took place in May 1862. William Gladstone was among the guests on this occasion, which occurred before the public opening in January 1863.

Sources

Metropolitan Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-11

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