From a non-European's perspective travel on the London Underground is still a civilised affair even in peak times in comparrison to the brutality of say, Rome's metro. I experienced an immediate affinity for London's marvellous but utilitarian tube system when I visited in 1984 and found it still as charming when I re-visited this year. May it run forever.
The Commission was something I hadn't heard of until today, so thanks for bringing it to my attention. Reading up on it though at least 4 mainline stations (Broad Street, Cannon Street, Charing Cross and Liverpool Street) 'invade' the forbidden zone setup by the 1846 Commission and IIRC so do a couple of other lines.
Very impressive video. I hope one day my city "Trujillo" will have something like that built. Greetings from Peru - South America and Go Griffins!! Forza CSDC Mannucci
Yes, it's all quite relative I suppose. Admittedly the tube carriages were surprisingly crowed at times but the squeezing in was done in a "gently British" way. Rome's underground at peak times beggars belief and compares favourably with the slaughter of Christians in the Colosseum.
I checked the facts. They were right. See the report of 'The Royal Commission on Metropolis Railway Termini' (1846) chaired by Lord Dalhousie. This effectively banned overground railways from Central London and led to the layout of both overground and underground railways we have today.
Sure, but they didn't open for another 20 years at least. And they're all pretty much on the fringes rather than in the centre.....if you'd really wanted Central London terminii. you;d have put them at Picadilly Circus and/or Bank. The ones you mention are still a mile or so away. And the biggest of them all - Waterloo - is the other side of the river. For the 20 years it was in effect, the Royal Commission report was a major inhibitor to station location. And they were the crucial 20 years.
In 1818, however, Brunel patented the tunneling shield, a device that made possible tunneling in safety through waterbearing strata. did not have invent it. he improved brunels version. after all greatheads version was used in 1884 60 years after brunels thames tunnel was opened.
I firmly believe the decision to go very deep and drill those narrow tunnels will ultimately be the downfall of London Underground. It means small trains, no air conditioning, narrow platforms etc. It's just not scalable and LU will forever be an uncomfortable, frustrating experience.
Railways weren't ALLOWED to expand further into London?? They REALLY need to check their facts, a central station for all the companies to use was the overall goal but the land prices in the centre of London was too expensive. So they built the Met instead.
Compressed air? On the Metropolitan??? Who on earth did the research on that? The Metropolitan could never have worked as a pneumatic railway, that's absolute bunkum! They had specially designed steam engines that recycled most of the steam for tunnel use. It was only considered for the first deep level Tube line, the City and South London Railway.
"I mean I like a bird as the next bloke, but I do not like a bird with big hands! Oh no! Definitely not!" My name is Michael Pain and I am a nosy neighbour.
Is there anything, really anything at all that indicates transphobia in my comment? Yes I suppose it is politically incorrect, which I am sorry about, you're right i should have used transgender, but come ON. It was just an observation, I'm not making fun of the person or discriminating them, I am simply asking if they are transgender!! what do you think?
I feel so emotional everytime history about classes is mentioned first,second and third
From a non-European's perspective travel on the London Underground is still a civilised affair even in peak times in comparrison to the brutality of say, Rome's metro. I experienced an immediate affinity for London's marvellous but utilitarian tube system when I visited in 1984 and found it still as charming when I re-visited this year. May it run forever.
I just wish my country have a look at this amazing infrastructure. London tube is incredible example of viable solution for traffic problems
Hey, thanks for posting this. Most enlightening.
London is one of the best places...
The Commission was something I hadn't heard of until today, so thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Reading up on it though at least 4 mainline stations (Broad Street, Cannon Street, Charing Cross and Liverpool Street) 'invade' the forbidden zone setup by the 1846 Commission and IIRC so do a couple of other lines.
Thank you, added to a playlist...
Very impressive video. I hope one day my city "Trujillo" will have something like that built.
Greetings from Peru - South America and
Go Griffins!! Forza CSDC Mannucci
Yes, it's all quite relative I suppose. Admittedly the tube carriages were surprisingly crowed at times but the squeezing in was done in a "gently British" way. Rome's underground at peak times beggars belief and compares favourably with the slaughter of Christians in the Colosseum.
You darn ruffians! There's nothing wrong with Mike's haircut or the lovely Ruth's gender
The A class 4-4-0T is what that that chap is talking about the Met 1 which is shown is an example of the E class 0-4-4T.
Grand Theft Auto London anyone? I think it would be BOSS
greatest city on earth
I checked the facts. They were right.
See the report of 'The Royal Commission on Metropolis Railway Termini' (1846) chaired by Lord Dalhousie. This effectively banned overground railways from Central London and led to the layout of both overground and underground railways we have today.
I want to go London ... is very nice
Was this programme made with the US in mind as its intended viewers?
Been done, it was on the original Playstation console.
Sure, but they didn't open for another 20 years at least. And they're all pretty much on the fringes rather than in the centre.....if you'd really wanted Central London terminii. you;d have put them at Picadilly Circus and/or Bank. The ones you mention are still a mile or so away. And the biggest of them all - Waterloo - is the other side of the river.
For the 20 years it was in effect, the Royal Commission report was a major inhibitor to station location. And they were the crucial 20 years.
Very intrestting,how i wish i could take a ride,i'm from Nigeria.
That was one of the originals I think, it was 2D and you followed your character from above
In 1818, however, Brunel patented the tunneling shield, a device that made possible tunneling in safety through waterbearing strata. did not have invent it. he improved brunels version. after all greatheads version was used in 1884 60 years after brunels thames tunnel was opened.
nice i like the undergound 5 stars
I Was thinking the same!
Thumbs up if you'd give Ruth Kelly one!
Yes it well is.
yeah but london is a busy place :) and they are upgrading the stations so thats why its closed on weekends
Yes it was.
I firmly believe the decision to go very deep and drill those narrow tunnels will ultimately be the downfall of London Underground. It means small trains, no air conditioning, narrow platforms etc. It's just not scalable and LU will forever be an uncomfortable, frustrating experience.
Where is part 3?
Greatest city on earth- YOU BET IT IS!!!!!!
you are lucky to have a underground train
where is this steam railway?
What's The Station At 9:27
Sorry, it will be uploaded very soon!
We watched this in the Translations' Course. I almost fainted in laughter when that he/she appeared...
LOL at 1.36.
ol mates stylin.
@cvrmaniac Erm, doesn't the title give you a clue???
at 10:00 you suddenly hear that woman, or isn't it????
@Edwiness look at the size of those hands!
If you are talking about the reporter Ruth Kelly. You are almost right. But she is not a transvestite. She is transsexual. A very big difference.
Railways weren't ALLOWED to expand further into London??
They REALLY need to check their facts, a central station for all the companies to use was the overall goal but the land prices in the centre of London was too expensive. So they built the Met instead.
Compressed air? On the Metropolitan??? Who on earth did the research on that? The Metropolitan could never have worked as a pneumatic railway, that's absolute bunkum! They had specially designed steam engines that recycled most of the steam for tunnel use. It was only considered for the first deep level Tube line, the City and South London Railway.
4 people like getting traffic on their cars in London
New York is the greatest, London is a close second
Great documentary, but why does every narrator in these types of documentaries (British and American) sound like they have a cold?
Ruth Kelly.
YES! lol take over tube train!
@djscraig1 does run on time... get trains like every 30 seconds
@music4lifesux
You must mean Ruth with the creepy voice. Scary.
London is TOO crowded!!
@mity15 ha! you should see japan
Iwish somebody told the commentator that here in England they are railways and not railroad
7:57 not much different from today!
Why show an 0-4-4 when the commentary is talking about a 4-4-0? And kick out 'railroad' before it takes over like 'train station'!
"I mean I like a bird as the next bloke, but I do not like a bird with big hands! Oh no! Definitely not!"
My name is Michael Pain and I am a nosy neighbour.
i wouldn't mind a job as a voice-over artist. i must learn to over enunciate the word "sol-ee-yu-tion"
thumbs if youre here from mr. miller
transvestite at 2:34 anyone agree??
wtf is on his head
He's a gayman.
spot the American program "railroads"
What the hell is that mike guy thinking, his little hair quiff is just ridiculous
railways!
@music4lifesux lol - come on people focus on the trains dammit!
mike ashworth has a wierd hairstyle.
@Edwiness I'd kiss Ruthy. It's been a while tho...
HAHAHAHAHA YESSS I was just gonna say at 10:00 mins is that a fucking Bloke pmsl
thats a bloke..
2:36 "It's a man baby!"
hahah yeaa, as i heard her/him, i knew i need to check the comments out ;)
lol at the dummie houses
09:58 look at the size of 'her' hands. perhaps she used to be a bricklayer .......named dave
@music4lifesux hahaha adams apple anyone lol
lol
rail road????????????????????the london underground rail road
Paul Tindall A road made of rails is in fact a railroad.
why just ask Dinsdale Pirahnna, he knew 'ow to treat a female impersonator...
maybe he/her is friends with Mike Ashworth and his haircut.
Personally i believe in Reincarnation,
Although interesting
Is that Ruth Kelly a man?? Should be Ruth O'Toole!!
I thought the London Underground was a political movement.
Yeah look at the hands, that's a man
the person with the hat at 8.02 is almost certainly a man.
roflmao~
maybe he had swine flu :P
Is there anything, really anything at all that indicates transphobia in my comment? Yes I suppose it is politically incorrect, which I am sorry about, you're right i should have used transgender, but come ON. It was just an observation, I'm not making fun of the person or discriminating them, I am simply asking if they are transgender!! what do you think?
how posh is that narrator.
that is one horrible haircut
transgender. not transvestite