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- 5 London Tube Etiquette Tips (from a local)
- Stand on the Right and Walk on the Left on the Escalators. ...
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- Don't Eat on the Tube. ...
- Don't Seat Hog With Your Bag. ...
- Be Considerate of Other Passengers.
Tube Etiquette When your train arrives, give space to people trying to exit the train before shoving your way on. Once inside, move down inside to make room for people hopping on or off the tube along the route.
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Did you know that the air quality is so poor Underground that 20 minutes on the Northern Line has the same effect as smoking a cigarette, according to scientists?
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Although they drive on the left and walk on the left on crowded pavements, Londoners stand on the right on Tube station escalators and the reason is historic. The first successful London Tube escalator, at Earls Court Station, required passengers to disembark diagonally to the left.
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Rush Hours Like any major city, London has a very busy rush hour in the mornings and in the evenings when the majority of people are travelling to and from work. If possible, try to avoid travelling on the tube during these times, particularly if you have any large baggage/luggage with you.
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You can use a contactless card or mobile device, such as a phone or watch, to pay as you go on all our services. Overseas transaction fees or charges may apply for non-UK cards.
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Is the Tube Safe? The tube is an incredibly safe method of public transportation. It has its own police force, and unlike other subways systems in places like Paris or New York, it's actually pretty clean and well policed.
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If convicted, you will: Get a criminal record. Pay a fine of up to £1,000. Pay compensation for fares avoided.
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A wonderful way to save money on the tube is by travelling at off-peak times usually after 9.30am and before 4pm on weekdays. In the morning and after work hours is when the tube becomes very busy and tourists will want to avoid the rush of commuters. If you travel outside of peak times you will be charged less.
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