How many different London Underground lines are there?

11 lines
London Underground, better known as the Tube, has 11 lines covering 402km and serving 272 stations. The Tube handles up to five million passenger journeys a day.

Why does the London Underground have 4 rails?

The fourth rail was chosen, partly as a cheaper option and partly for signalling reasons. As direct current track circuits were to be used to control signals, an insulated return system for the traction current was an effective way of separating the two systems.

What is the only London underground line that crosses every other?

The Jubilee Line
The Jubilee Line is the only one to connect with all the other Underground Lines. Over 1,000 bodies lie beneath Aldgate station, which is built over a plague pit from 1665. The London Underground has a staggering 270 stations.

Why does the Circle Line exist?

In a recent piece we shared what Tube line Londoners would get rid of if they had to choose one, and they opted for the Circle line, because it shares the entirity of its route with other lines. At all points, the Circle line is either sharing the route with the District, Hammersmith and City or Metropolitan lines.

Which is the longest London Underground line?

The longest continuous tunnel is on the Northern line and runs from East Finchley to Morden (via Bank), a total of 17.3 miles.

Which was the first London Underground line?

The Metropolitan line
The Metropolitan line is the oldest underground railway in the world. The Metropolitan Railway opened in January 1863 and was an immediate success, though its construction took nearly two years and caused huge disruption in the streets.

How does a London Underground train work?

There are 11 Tube lines. The Tube fare depends on how far you travel, time of day, and how you pay. Oyster or contactless payments are the cheapest ways to pay for single fares. Tube services usually run from 5am until midnight, with Night Tube services on some lines on Friday and Saturday evenings.

What’s the deepest tube line in London?

The deepest station is Hampstead on the Northern line, which runs down to 58.5 metres.

Does the Circle line still exist?

The Circle line today is not so much a circle as a loose spiral, but its existence is fundamental to the history of the Underground. London’s two pioneering sub-surface lines – the Metropolitan and the District – each owned roughly half of it in the 19th century, and still share the stations and track.

What is the problem with the London Underground?

The real problem, though, is that it has two routes through central London: the main one, following the south side of the Circle line from Earl’s Court to Aldgate East; and another, served almost exclusively by trains from Wimbledon, following the west side up to Edgware Road. Not so long ago, these were served by separate trains, too.

How many tube lines are there in London?

First, though, let’s deal with the easy stuff. According to Transport for London, who let’s be honest, should know these things, there are 11 tube lines. Here they all are: Purists will tell you that only seven of these actually count as tube lines.

Do Londoners really have to slow down for trains?

I know, I know, we Londoners are always been told to slow down, but when you’re trying to get somewhere it’s annoying to be on the slowest possible route. I mean, it’s almost as bad as taking the bus. Literally, last year the line was the worst culprit for delays longer than 15 minutes , with nearly 200 trains being recorded as that late.

Is it safe to stand on the District line?

You do tend to have to wait on the platform for quite a while when using the District Line, especially if you need a specific branch of the line. It’s never a very nice experience as it’s usually too hot or too cold and bursting with people shuffling down the platform. Whatever you do, do not stand next to a Tube map.