Properties (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railway station
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| gptkbp:advertising |
Promoted through various campaigns
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| gptkbp:built |
1900
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| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:London_Underground
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
Other railway companies
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| gptkbp:communityEngagement |
Involved in local events
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| gptkbp:communityImpact |
Improved local transport access
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Mentioned in literature and media
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| gptkbp:employeeCount |
Hundreds at peak
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Reduced road congestion
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| gptkbp:famousLandmark |
Several historic stations
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| gptkbp:fareSystem |
Zone-based fare system
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| gptkbp:financials |
Faced financial difficulties before closure
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| gptkbp:founded |
1868
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| gptkbp:governs |
Subject to transport regulations
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:London
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| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
Extensive archives available
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Pioneered_underground_rail_travel_in_London
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
District Railway Company
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| gptkbp:infrastructure |
Underground tunnels
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| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:Sir_Edward_Watkin
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced_modern_London_transport_system
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Electrification in 1900
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:District_Line
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| gptkbp:openedIn |
Merged_into_London_Underground
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| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:London
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| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
Defunct
1868-1900 |
| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:Metropolitan_Railway
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
Collaborated with local businesses
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| gptkbp:passengerCapacity |
Millions annually
Comfortable and efficient travel |
| gptkbp:publicTransport |
Key_player_in_London's_transport_history
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| gptkbp:revenue |
Varied_over_years
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| gptkbp:rollingStock |
Various types of trains
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| gptkbp:route |
District_Line_map
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| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
Generally safe
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| gptkbp:serviceArea |
gptkb:Greater_London
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| gptkbp:services |
Frequent services
Expanded routes over time |
| gptkbp:serviceType |
Passenger rail service
|
| gptkbp:stations |
Victorian architecture
Over 40 stations Waiting rooms and ticket offices |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:London_Underground_District_line
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| gptkbp:technology |
Early adoption of electric trains
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| gptkbp:ticketingSystem |
Standard fare system
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| gptkbp:track |
Standard gauge
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| gptkbp:training |
Every few minutes during peak hours
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Introduced new technologies
Influenced_transport_policies_in_London |
| gptkbp:tributaryOf |
40 miles
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| gptkbp:type |
Public transport
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