The Engineering That Built the World (2021)

S1E5 Race to the Underground

With the London Underground setting the stage as the world's inaugural subway system, ambitious engineers in New York and Boston compete to establish the first U.S. version. However, this race to be first comes with significant hurdles, including complex engineering obstacles, tragic accidents, intense political rivalries, and widespread public anxiety about subsurface travel. Ultimately, the outcome of this fierce competition will transform the American urban landscape forever.