Which Tube lines are automatic?

Current status. Partially-automated trains are used on eight lines: (Victoria, Jubilee, Central, Northern, District, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan). These trains still require operators to open and close the doors, and to assist in the event of an emergency.

Which rail is electrified on the London Underground?

The Underground is one of the few railways electrified on the four-rail system. In addition to the two running rails there are two rails that supply power to the trains, one outside the running rails electrified at +420 V DC, the other in the middle at -210 V, producing an overall traction supply voltage of 630 V.

Is the central line automatic?

The Central line has mostly been operated by automatic train operation since a major refurbishment in the 1990s, although all trains still carry drivers.

Is the Northern Line automatic?

That automatic train control is now used across the Northern, Central, and Jubilee lines with signalling computers handling the driving – setting the speed, braking and so on – while the driver manages the stations, including opening and closing the doors, which signals to the train that it’s safe to depart.

Is London Tube automatic?

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).

Is the Victoria line automatic?

The Victoria line is operated using automatic train operation, but all trains have drivers. The 2009 Tube Stock replaced the original 1967 Tube Stock trains.

Are London Underground lines Electric?

The Underground is electrified using a four-rail system, the DC traction supply being independent of the running rails. Planned improvements include new stations, line extensions and more lines with automatic train operation (ATO).