As of 2021, the Underground serves 272 stations. 16 stations are outside London region, eight on the Metropolitan line and eight on the Central line.
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Our network includes 272 functioning Tube stations, but at least another 40 Overground and Underground stations exist that are no longer used for travel.
How Safe is the London Underground at Night? Generally, the London Underground is safe to travel at night. Crime rates are relatively low, and many underground trains have a large number of passengers until at least 1am every night. Each underground train have CCTV cameras covering every inch of space.
London Underground trains generally run between 5am and midnight Monday to Saturday. Operating hours are slightly reduced on Sunday. Night Tube trains run on some lines throughout the night on Fridays and Saturdays.
Five Tube lines run a 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays: Victoria, Central, Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines. The London Overground operates 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays between New Cross Gate and Highbury & Islington. Off-peak fares apply on the Night Tube.
London contains many other secret tunnels, including government passages beneath Whitehall, deep-level tube shelters and communications and utility tunnels.
Group travel organisers, coach companies and tour operators can transport their customers to a secret side of London when they book a group tour of a disused Tube station with the Hidden London team at London Transport Museum. More information on specific tours can be seen on each individual tour event page.
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. Read more about the Metropolitan line.
THE world's deepest metro system is the Pyongyang Metro in North Korea which is 110 meters deep. The tunnel was built as part of an underground military facility. THE world's deepest metro, underground station is the Arsenalna Station on the Kiev Metro in Ukraine, at 107 meters deep.
The Central line is a London Underground line that runs through central London, from Epping, Essex, in the north-east to Ealing Broadway and West Ruislip in west London. Printed in red on the Tube map, the line serves 49 stations over 46 miles (74 km), making it the longest line on the Underground.
How much does it cost to travel on the Night Tube? Off-peak fares apply when travelling on the Night Tube in London. Daily capping also applies when using an Oyster card, Visitor Oyster card* or contactless payment cards. Day Travelcards are valid on the day of issue and for journeys before 4.29am the following day.
The UK has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe, and London is no exception. However, as with any large city, it's important to take precautions when travelling solo. Be aware of your surroundings at all times and avoid walking alone late at night or in unfamiliar areas.
Is it Safe to Walk Around London At Night? London is generally a safe city - even at night. Almost all of central London is well-lit and you'll very rarely find yourself alone as it's a 24-hour city. Public transport runs 24 hours a day, too, so it's easy to get around even after dark.
The Waterloo and City line won the title of the safest line was followed by the London overground with 24, Docklands railway at 92, the Metropolitan line with 166 and the Hammersmith and City line with 364 thefts.
The New York Subway has more stations than the London Underground. Both systems have almost the same route miles. The New York Subway has more track miles because many routes have four tracks rather than the London Underground's two tracks.
TfL confirmed the ceiling panels were designed to make great acoustics in the stations. In fact, the fibre glass in the SAS International-designed panels is so effective at sound absorption that they actually have to be designed to reflect a little bit of noise, so the stations aren't too eerily silent.