London and Birmingham Railway
GPTKB entity
Statements (102)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:academic_programs |
gptkb:Robert_Stephenson
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Industrial_Revolution
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| gptkbp:built |
challenging terrain
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| gptkbp:cargo_types |
freight transport
|
| gptkbp:closed |
gptkb:1966
|
| gptkbp:completed |
1840
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| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Birmingham
gptkb:London |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
London and Birmingham Railway Company
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| gptkbp:construction_method |
cut and cover
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| gptkbp:construction_started |
1833
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
economic growth
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| gptkbp:created_work |
during construction
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| gptkbp:established |
railway stations
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| gptkbp:features |
tunnels
viaducts |
| gptkbp:first_major_railway_project |
in England
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| gptkbp:first_railway_to_use |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:founded_in |
gptkb:public_transportation
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
stimulated economic growth
opened in 1838 enhanced trade routes contributed to urbanization influenced public transport policies closed in 1966 paved the way for future railways increased accessibility to remote areas construction completed in 1838 encouraged investment in railways established railway safety protocols first passenger service in 1838 fostered competition among railway companies influenced railway legislation influenced the design of future railways inspired railway engineering advancements led to the creation of railway unions led to the establishment of railway companies led to the establishment of railway stations promoted tourism in the UK set standards for railway construction significant for railway expansion |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pioneering railway construction
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
London and Birmingham Railway
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| gptkbp:included |
multiple stations
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| gptkbp:increased_passenger_travel |
in the 19th century
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| gptkbp:increased_trade |
between London and Midlands
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| gptkbp:influenced |
future railway construction
future railway development |
| gptkbp:inspired |
other railway projects
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| gptkbp:investment |
£1.5 million
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| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:land_ownership
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| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
scenic views
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| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
academic studies
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
contemporary literature
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
historical documentaries
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| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
private investors
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
its historical importance
|
| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
gptkb:industrial_revolution
transportation history |
| gptkbp:landmark |
British engineering history
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| gptkbp:led_to |
urbanization in Birmingham
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
foundation for modern railways
|
| gptkbp:length |
112 miles
|
| gptkbp:major_cities_served |
gptkb:Birmingham
gptkb:London |
| gptkbp:model |
future railways
|
| gptkbp:open_to_public |
1837
|
| gptkbp:opened |
1838
|
| gptkbp:opened_with |
passenger services
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:London_and_North_Western_Railway
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
historical
|
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:London_and_North_Western_Railway
|
| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
high capacity
regular services |
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
reduced travel time
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
the development of rail transport
|
| gptkbp:promoted |
railway expansion in Britain
|
| gptkbp:reduced_costs |
of goods transportation
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:West_Coast_Main_Line
horse-drawn carriages |
| gptkbp:route |
London to Birmingham
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| gptkbp:service_type |
passenger and freight
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:first_intercity_railway_in_the_world
|
| gptkbp:stations |
gptkb:Birmingham_Curzon_Street
gptkb:Euston_Station |
| gptkbp:track_gauge |
standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:trains |
gptkb:Locomotion_No._1
1838 |
| gptkbp:travel_time |
from London to Birmingham
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| gptkbp:type |
main line railway
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| gptkbp:utilized |
cutting-edge technology
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| gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for |
railway legislation
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| gptkbp:was_a_factor_in |
the railway boom
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| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
railway engineering
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| gptkbp:was_a_public-private_partnership |
in its funding
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| gptkbp:was_known_for |
its engineering challenges
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| gptkbp:was_part_of |
the British railway network
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| gptkbp:wing_configuration |
Birmingham tunnels
numerous bridges along the route |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Isambard_Kingdom_Brunel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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