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The first electric underground trains
1890 The first electric underground trains run in London. Thomas Ahearn invents the electric car heater. -
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transportation
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Electric trams
1900s Electric trams begin running in many towns -
Planes begin carrying
1919 Planes begin carrying passengers between London and Paris -
The first electric traffic lights
1925 The first electric traffic lights in Britain are installed in London -
In most towns electric t
1930s In most towns electric trams are replaced by buses -
driving test is introduced.
1934 A driving test is introduced. Cats eyes are invented. A 30 mile an hour speed limit is introduced in built up areas. -
About 1 family in
1940 About 1 family in 10 in Britain owns a car -
The hovercraft
1956 The hovercraft is invented -
The hovercraft is invented
1956 The hovercraft is invented
