On 10 January 1863 the first train travelled from Farringdon to Paddington on what became the London Underground.
Today there are 4,134 coaches running on 249 miles of track carrying more than three million passengers each day between 270 stations at an average speed of 20.5 mph.
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As London Underground celebrates its 150th anniversary, ICE is highlighting the role of civil engineers in constructing and maintaining one of the world's most famous transport networks.
Alongside a series of events promoted by ICE London, more on the history and construction process of each of the 11 lines that make up the London Underground will be provided throughout 2013:
- February: Metropolitan Line
- March: District Line
- April: Circle Line
- May: Northern Line
- June: Waterloo and City Line
- July: Central Line
- August: Bakerloo Line
- September: Picadilly Line
- October: Victoria Line
- November: Jubilee Line
- December: Hammersmith and City Line
London Underground 150th anniversary lecture programme
ICE London in association with Tube 150, Bechtel and RCEA is delivering 4 free lectures throughout 2013 that highlight particular aspects of civil engineering related to the network.
The lecture dates are:
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