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Subways Spread as World Cities Dig Underground
Stockholm eyes a new subway as London and Paris push underground transit. The piece traces early rail roots from New York 1830 horse cars to London 1890 tunnels, noting New York and London lead in extent and Chicago’s unique freight tunnels underpin downtown commerce.
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National Geographic Society
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New York
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Fourth Avenue
City Hall
Grand Central Station
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Germany
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