A detailed illustrated review of the urban rail networks operating in and around the city of London. It includes an historical overview of each system in turn and then looks at present day operations using high quality colour images to illustrate the operating fleet and important architectural features of each network.
London’s underground system is one of the oldest metro systems in the world and serves over 270 stations, largely to the north of the River Thames. As well as the Underground, the book also covers the Docklands Light Railway and suburban and regional main line railways around the city.
Contents include:
- An introduction to London and its railways
- A history of London's Underground
- A line-by-line survey of London's Underground system
- Docklands Light Railway
- London Trams
- London Overground
- TfL Rail and The Elizabeth Line
- National Rail operators around London
- Heathrow Express
- High quality original maps
- Transit Systems
- Museums and other attractions
U-Bahn, S-Bahn & Tram in London is well illustrated with colour photographs and maps throughout. 160 pages. Approximately 300 photographs. Text is in German & English.