London’s Tube is iconic, but with millions of journeys every day, fears and rumours about safety inevitably circulate. From social posts about people jumping onto the tracks to theories about hidden dangers, it can be…
With the Christmas rush on us, it's time to talk about rush hour and holiday seasons. Londoners are famously polite. They say “sorry” for everything, even when you bump into them. But step onto the…
Londoners avoid eye contact with the same determination that cats avoid baths. On the Tube, looking directly at another human is almost taboo, not because anyone is unfriendly, but because Tube travel is a sacred…
One of the most bewildering aspects of the London Underground is learning the difference between “busy,” “crowded,” and “Oh dear God, why did I get on this train?” The tube doesn't get to Japan level…
If you plan to travel on the Tube, you need entertainment, talking to fellow passengers is NOT an option. The rides can be brief or unexpectedly long, signalling problems, stalled trains, mysterious delays referred to…
If London had a national sport, it wouldn’t be football it would be escalator management. The Tube’s escalators are not simply moving stairs; they are sacred conveyors of order, tradition, and passive-aggressive fury. And if…
Welcome to London! Home of iconic landmarks, unpredictable weather, and the beloved-but-slightly-terrifying London Underground, affectionately known as the Tube. If you’re preparing to dive into this subterranean ecosystem, you’re about to experience a world where…
Over more than a century and a half, the Tube has not only shaped London’s physical landscape, it’s deeply embedded in its social history, culture, and even in its darkest hours. Here’s how the Underground…
Beyond its engineering achievements and ghostly lore, the London Underground is rich in myths, curious trivia, and surprising bits of information that even seasoned commuters might not know. Myths & Legends: The Black Nun of…
The journey of the London Underground is filled with pivotal moments, architectural breakthroughs, and cultural shifts. From the Victorian era to the present, here are some of the most important dates and events in the…