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The London Underground made it easier to travel around cities by transporting people deep underground, thereby avoiding congested streets.
The London Underground made it easier to travel around cities by transporting people deep underground, thereby avoiding congested streets.
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S1, EP6 "Speed"The Flying Scotsman built in 1923 revolutionized travel within the U.K., becoming the first train to break the 100 mph barrier and inspiring the world to use trains for high-speed transport.
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S1, EP5 "Cities"The London Underground made it easier to travel around cities by transporting people deep underground, thereby avoiding congested streets.
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S1, EP1 "Industry"Take a look at the first locomotives during the Industrial Revolution, such as Stephenson's Rocket in 1829.
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