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District Railway / Metropolitan District Railway

Categories: Transport

District Railway / Metropolitan District Railway

Formed to complete the 'inner circle' of the tube in London. This was effectively the southern section: Mansion House to Earl's Court and beyond. The tunnels were formed using the 'cut and cover' method so it was extremely disruptive.  Known as the 'Metropolitan District Railway' until 1871. Other sections and extensions were added over the years. 1933 amalgamated with other London transport services to form the London Passenger Transport Board which would go on to become today's Transport for London.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
District Railway / Metropolitan District Railway

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Bow Road Underground Station

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Chiswick Park Station

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Hounslow Town Station

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St John the Baptist upon Walbrook - monument

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Sudbury Town Station

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Bloomsbury/Ridgmount Petrol Station

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A former station named 'Pinner' was opened nearby in about 1844, and renamed 'Pinner and Hatch End' in 1897. The present station was originally served by the London and North West Railway, and in 1...

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