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…
Because most of the London Underground is 'mostly' underground, it’s not just transported by electricity, it also generates and uses a remarkable amount of energy. Below street level, the Tube’s ecosystem is a complicated dance…
On the London Underground, you stand on the right and walk on the left on escalators for one simple reason: to stop absolute chaos from breaking out every morning. But if you want the full…
The Tube’s geography is far more complex than it appears on the map. Underneath London lies a layered system of deep tunnels, high viaducts, and dramatic elevation changes, some surprising, some terrifying, and all fascinating.…
Well then, why did I call this site what I did? After shuttling back and forth on the Tube since the year 2000, I’ve developed a very committed love–hate relationship with the whole blasted system.…
The London Underground isn’t just a network of busy, crowded stations, it's also hiding a shadowy underworld of abandoned, disused, or “ghost” stations. These relics of a bygone era whisper of forgotten routes, failed expansions,…
If you’ve never seen an entire platform freeze at the sight of an unattended bag, welcome to London. Because of decades of public safety campaigns, and a history of IRA bomb threats, Londoners have been…
Backpacks are harmless on the surface. They carry snacks, cameras, water bottles, souvenirs, emergency biscuits, everything a tourist needs. But the moment you step onto the Tube, your backpack transforms into a weapon of mild…
There’s a common tourist misconception that Tube staff exist solely to check tickets and scold you for tapping the wrong oyster card. But in reality, they are the backbone, brain, and beating heart of the…