Why was the development of the Underground criticised?

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The development of the Underground was criticised because underground travelling was considered risky. Many felt that it added to the mess and unhygienic conditions of the city. Also, to clear the path for the construction of the Underground, a number of houses were destroyed. This led to the displacement...
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The development of the Underground was criticised because underground travelling was considered risky. Many felt that it added to the mess and unhygienic conditions of the city. Also, to clear the path for the construction of the Underground, a number of houses were destroyed. This led to the displacement of a great number of London poor. read less
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Construction of Underground Railway meant large scale displacement of poor people from around the areas along which the railway passed because mostly the Cut-and-cover method was adopted and so it was criticized. Also at that time the Underground was considered unsafe and was subject to criticism.
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