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In the mid 1800s, New York City was one of the most crowded places on earth. The congested streets and pokey transportation system were a source of constant complaint. On March 24, 1900, ground was broken for the Big Apple's subway; the Interborough Rapid Transit Line opened four years later, running more than 26 miles of underground track at the speed of 35 miles per hour. Soon thousands in the city were "doing the subway."
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new york city
subway
transportation
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Questions about New York Underground
How long is New York Underground?
New York Underground has a runtime of 56m ( and 56 minutes).
Who directed New York Underground?
New York Underground was directed by Ric Burns and released in 1997.
What genre is New York Underground?
New York Underground is a Documentary, History film (1997).
Who stars in New York Underground?
The cast of New York Underground includes Len Cariou, David McCullough.
