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Tube & Rail · LondonNorthern line Morden extension marks 100 years
The Northern line's extension to Morden, which opened on September 13, 1926, marked a significant development for London Underground. The project cost approximately £5 million and introduced new architectural styles and passenger facilities.
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WorldLondon Transport Museum Acton Depot opens for public visits
The London Transport Museum is opening its Acton storage depot for public visits from September 25th to 27th, 2026. The event will showcase over 320,000 objects, including historic trains and buses, with a focus on transport design.
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Projects · West LondonNotting Hill Carnival pioneers honoured at Westbourne Park station
A new plaque has been installed at Westbourne Park Underground station to commemorate 70 pioneers of the Notting Hill Carnival. Transport for London commissioned the artwork to mark 70 years since it began recruiting staff in the Caribbean.
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Projects · LondonTfL marks 70 years of Caribbean recruitment and 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival
Transport for London is celebrating two significant anniversaries: 70 years since its recruitment drive in the Caribbean and six decades of the Notting Hill Carnival. Events include a new plaque and a special bus.
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Tube & Rail · LondonA.A.D. Lang’s wooden Tube wheels trialled in 1930 but never adopted
In 1930, A.A.D. Lang tested laminated wooden wheels on London Underground tracks after they survived 192 miles of running and machine-gun fire. Murray Griffiths, Underground director, praised their quietness, but no records confirm full adoption. Lang’s firm later moved into fairground rides.
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