London Underground - history, facts and figures

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1. The London Underground is the oldest underground railway in the world. True False

2. The first trains were powered by direct current electricity because of the potential health and vision problems of smoke and steam. True False

3. The red, white and blue logo of the London Underground is familiar to most visitors and residents of London. When was this logo introduced? 1908 1918 1875 1945

4. Which London Underground network has the shortest overall track length? East London Circle Hammersmith & City Waterloo & City

5. How many London Underground lines make use of driverless trains? none one three two

6. How many individual London Underground line networks are there? thirteen fourteen eleven nine

7. Although the system is called London Underground, less than half the rail network is actually underground or in tunnels. True False

8. Which London Underground line serves the most stations? District Line Northern Line Central Line Piccadilly Line

9. During World War II, many London Underground stations were used as air raid shelters, and some had even more specialised use. What was Goodge Street station used for? Storage of important museum pieces and art treasures General Eisenhower's HQ for U.S. operations in Europe Bomb proof bunker for Winston Church and his advisers Secure accommodation for the British Royal family

10. Which of these is not a London Underground station? Chesham Croxley Poplar Gants Hill

11. In July 2002 Britain's longest advertising sign was unveiled at Bank Underground Station. Which company or organisation is featured in this advertisement? European Union London Transport American Airlines Indian Tourism Authority

12. In common with underground rail maps and station signs throughout the world, London Underground lines are depicted in a variety of colours. Which of the following colours is not used to depict a London Underground line? white black silver pink

13. In 2004 it was found that rubber mountings on carriages were collapsing on Piccadilly Line carriages. What was the suspected cause of this problem? corrosion and wear track vibrations excessive passenger weight incorrect speed

14. The walls of London Underground station platforms are normally covered in advertising posters, but those of the Northern Line platform at Charing Cross depict artistic murals. What is the subject of these murals? famous London landmarks Biblical scenes construction of the original Charing Cross scenes from Shakespeare plays

15. In 2003 Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, offered a prize of £100,000 for designing a new feature for the London Underground system. What was this feature? new corporate logo new underground rail line plan energy saving initiative air conditioning system