City and South London Railway

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway
gptkbp:architectural_style Victorian
gptkbp:closed 1926
gptkbp:closure_type financial difficulties
gptkbp:construction_method cut-and-cover
gptkbp:construction_started 1886
1890
gptkbp:cultural_heritage protected structure
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:current_status historical railway
gptkbp:electrification 1890
gptkbp:fare_system zone-based
gptkbp:first_deep-level_underground_railway gptkb:true
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:London
gptkbp:historical_significance London Underground services
pioneered deep-level tunneling
gptkbp:historical_tours available
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label City and South London Railway
gptkbp:innovation first use of electric traction
gptkbp:integration London Underground network
gptkbp:investment £1.5 million
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:Railway_Heritage_Trust
gptkb:London_Transport_Museum
gptkb:London_Underground_Limited
gptkb:Transport_for_London
gptkb:British_Transport_Police
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Sir_Edward_Watkin
gptkb:John_Fowler
gptkbp:legacy influenced future underground systems
gptkbp:length 3.2 miles
gptkbp:next_station gptkb:Clapham_Common
gptkbp:notable_feature deep-level tunnels
gptkbp:opened 1890
gptkbp:operational_period 36 years
gptkbp:owner gptkb:City_and_South_London_Railway_Company
gptkbp:passenger_capacity high volume
1890-1926
gptkbp:passenger_traffic increased urban mobility
gptkbp:preservation_efforts ongoing
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:City_and_South_London_Railway_Company
gptkbp:public_perception historically significant
gptkbp:rolling_stock electric multiple units
gptkbp:route London to Clapham
gptkbp:safety_record generally safe
gptkbp:service_frequency high
gptkbp:service_type gptkb:commuter_rail
gptkbp:significant_event first electric railway in London
gptkbp:stations gptkb:London_Bridge
gptkb:Clapham_Common
gptkb:Elephant_and_Castle
gptkb:Stockwell
gptkb:King_William_Street
gptkbp:successor gptkb:London_Underground
gptkbp:track_gauge 1435 mm (standard gauge)
gptkbp:type gptkb:railway_station
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:London_Underground
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4