How unhealthy is the Tube?

The scientists warn that a one-hour daily trip on the Tube is enough to raise the long-term risk of heart attacks, strokes or other pollution-related health problems such as asthma attacks.

Do underground trains have drivers?

All London Underground trains are currently either operated manually (when a train driver controls starting and stopping, the operation of doors and handling of emergencies) or in semi-automatic mode (when starting and stopping is automated, but a driver operates the doors and drives the train if needed).

Do Tube drivers get free travel?

Drivers also get free travel around London for them and a partner, and can retire on a pension at the age of 50.

How polluted is the tube?

Recent research from King’s College London found that pollution on the London Underground network is around 15 times greater than it is above ground. Especially when it comes to concentrations of fine particles – known as PM2. 5 – which are linked to many health issues.

Can I eat in underground?

Try not to eat anything offensive on the tube You can eat on the tube, but if you decide to eat your triple garlic kebab, or a whole octopus (as two extreme examples of strongly smelling food) you’re going to upset people. Try and avoid eating food that smells on the tube just to show consideration.

Are Tube trains Electric?

London Underground trains come in two sizes, larger sub-surface trains and smaller deep-tube trains. Since the early 1960s all passenger trains have been electric multiple units (EMUs) with sliding doors, and a train last ran with a guard in 2000.

How much do underground train drivers earn?

Underground driver This was based on the financial year from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, with 3,271 drivers said to earn this amount, not including bonuses. Tube drivers part of the job-share scheme earned £28,248, while part-time drivers earned a salary of £25,824.

Why is the underground called the Tube?

The “Tube” is a slang name for the London Underground, because the tunnels for some of the lines are round tubes running through the ground. The Underground serves 270 stations and over 408 km of track. From 2006–2007 over 1 billion passengers used the underground.