Abstract

The construction of the Victoria line has been the largest single piece of engineering ever to be undertaken in London. When the line was opened, it was the most advanced passenger railway anywhere in the world, and uses important new concepts of automatic driving, fare collection and train control. However, the line was not completed until 16 years after its conception - an indication of the foresight necessary when considering further developments such as the proposed Fleet line.

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