Working the London Underground: From 1863 To 2013

"The London Underground ... was the first underground railway in the world and is now central to the lives of millions of Londoners Here Ben Pedroche explores the realities of building the railway from the beginning, 150 years ago, exploring this dangerous, back-breaking job and how it culminated in the rail system we see today ... including a look at how London Underground staff work hard to keep the network running"--Publisher's description.