The Bakerloo line is coloured brown on the Tube map. It runs on the surface and at deep level, from Elephant and Castle in Central London, via the West End, to Harrow & Wealdstone in the north-western outer suburbs. It has 25 stations – 15 of which are below ground. It was named the Bakerloo line because it serves Baker Street and Waterloo. The line shares some of its tracks with London Overground.

The Bakerloo line is one of the oldest and busiest lines of the London Underground, first opened in 1906. The 25 stations cover a distance of approximately 25 miles.

This line serves some of London’s busiest and most popular destinations, including Paddington, Marylebone, Baker Street, Oxford Circus, and Waterloo. It provides convenient connections to other lines on the London Underground network, including the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, and Victoria lines. This makes it a popular choice for commuters, tourists, and Londoners alike.

The Bakerloo line has undergone several upgrades and renovations over the years to improve reliability, speed, and capacity. It was one of the first lines to introduce air-conditioned trains, and it now operates with a fleet of modern trains. The line has also been extended several times, most recently in 1979, when the southern end was extended from Embankment to Elephant & Castle.

Despite its age, the Bakerloo line is an essential part of the London Underground network, providing millions of people with a fast and convenient way to get around the city. It runs 24 hours a day, with trains departing at regular intervals throughout the day and night. With its distinctive brown colour and convenient connections to other lines, the Bakerloo line is a popular and recognizable part of London’s transport system.

It first opened between in 1906, many of its above-ground stations are built in red brick with stone detailing in an Arts & Crafts style.

It is the ninth busiest line on the network.

Interesting facts:

• Builders when digging the line are reported to have suffered from the bends while tunnelling under the Thames
• The first baby was born on the Underground on a train at Elephant & Castle in 1924.
• The line was originally intended to run from Baker Street to Waterloo, hence its name “Bakerloo”.
• The Bakerloo line was the first line on the London Underground to introduce air-conditioned trains in the 1990s.
• The Bakerloo line is one of the few lines on the London Underground that runs 24 hours a day, providing a reliable and convenient mode of transport for Londoners and visitors.