- 1 February
- 1849 – London and South Western Railway opens line from Hampton Court Junction to Hampton Court.
- 1850 – London and South Western Railway opens line from Isleworth to Feltham Junction.
- 1859 – London and South Western Railway and London, Brighton and South Coast Railway open line between Epsom and Leatherhead.
- 1872 – District Railway extends from Earl's Court to Addison Road.
- 1875 – Metropolitan Railway extends from Moorgate to Liverpool Street, temporarily using platforms in the mainline station.
- 1905 – Lots Road Power Station opens.