And so the first 'L' train (then Chicago and South Side Rapid Transit Railroad) was built in 1892, and its inaugural journey took place on June 6, spanning 3.6 miles in 14 minutes.
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Originally Answered: Boston, MA:Why are some subways called the T? T in circle was adopted in the 1960s as the logo for the MBTA and therefore stands for transportation.