The fastest way to ruin a Subway System

Описание: Have you ever asked yourself why the London Underground resembles a gigantic maze? Although the Tube is the oldest underground transport system on the planet, that is not the sole cause of the complexity. From the days of the Victorians' steam-powered underground railway, which left everyone black with soot, to the hidden bunkers that were used in the Nazi Blitz, the story is about make-do, mess, and sheer survival.
In this video, we delve into the history of the Metropolis of London in order to learn:
The "Delusion" of Charles Pearson: How the 19th century lawyer persuaded the world to take his trains underground.
The Chaos of Competition: Why you once needed a different ticket for every single line.
The Design Revolution: How Harry Beck’s 1931 Map Revolutionized the Field of Graphic Design
Survival & Tragedy: From WWII shelters to lessons learnt from the 1987 King's Cross tragedy.
“The London Underground is more than just a transportation system – it is a living museum of the decisions, the blunders of the past.”
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:42 Idealization of the first subway
1:20 Construction of the first subway
1:31 Inauguration of the first subway line and its problems
2:22 The Invention of Giant Drills
2:32 Electricity in the trains
3:00 Harry Beck's map
3:15 The London Underground during world war 2
3:39 Tragedy at King’s Cross
4:10 Is it still the best? (London Today)
4:33 Comment!
4:43 Outro
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