The London underground,
generally referred to as the Tube, is
the world’s oldest and largest rapid transit system. The London underground
system provides services to 270 stations, serving about 3 million passengers
each day; which tallies to 1 billion passengers being served each year.
The Underground serves North London much
more extensively than South London. This arises from a combination of
unfavourable geology, historical competition from surface railways and the
historical geography of London, which was focused to the north of the Thames.
South London is served primarily by surface railways.
Greater London is served by 12 Tube lines, along with the Docklands
Light Railway (DLR) and an interconnected local train network. Trains generally
run between 5a.m. and midnight, Monday to Saturday. Operating hours are reduced
on Sunday.
Zones and Tube Fares
London's transport map is divided into
six concentric zones with Zones 1 and 2 in Central London and Zones 6-9
covering the outer portion of the city. Please consider using an Oyster and or
Travel card to obtain the best fare deals in your travel; and to avoid
squandering valuable time on the queues. If you're caught on the Tube without a valid ticket, you're
liable to an on-the-spot fine.
Oyster card prices are always lower than
paper tickets for the Tube. For example,
the cash fare for a single journey in Zone 1 is £4.50, which is £2.40 more than
the Oyster fare.
Various discounts and free travel
are available for children, students, the elderly and disabled travellers.
Transport for London produces free
maps and guides to help you get around. You can pick up a London Underground
rail map upon arrival at any London Tube
station. London Travel Information Centres sell tickets and provide free maps.
There are maps at all Heathrow Airport terminals, major stations in London and at
Tourist Information Centres.
Devised in 1933 by Harry Beck, the
Underground map is a 20th-century design classic. It's very useful, clearly
indicating the general directions used to designate trains (north, south, east
or westbound), and with all interchanges clearly indicated. Some other useful
tips when using the Tube are: Avoid
travelling during rush hours if at all possible; check the front of the train
for the correct destination; stand on the right when using escalators.
Access to most Tube stations is via numerous steps. The London underground system
can become very crowded at peak times and therefore, difficult for those with
mobility problems.
Many deep-level Tube stations have escalators to platforms. But nearly all the
stations with escalators or lifts also have stairs between street level and the
ticket hall and/or between the escalator/lift and the platforms. When boarding Tube trains, you should be aware that
there is generally a step of up to 8 inches (20cm), up or down, between the
platform and the train. If this is problematic, you are advised to travel in
the first carriage, so that the driver can see you more clearly, and allow
enough time for you to get on or off.
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considering visiting London and the U.K.? Then contact the London official
visitor agency-Visit London and Partners at: 08701 566 366 visitorinfo@londonandpartners.com
You can also
contact the City of London Information Centre: Opposite St Paul's
Cathedral:
City of
London, Guildhall, PO Box 270, London, EC2P 2EJ pro@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7606 3030
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