Why is the London tube so noisy?

The vibration caused when metal train wheels roll over metal tracks is carried through the tunnel and the ground around it to nearby buildings. The walls and floors of these buildings can amplify the noise.”



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The vibration caused when metal train wheels roll over metal tracks is carried through the tunnel and the ground around it to nearby buildings. To reduce the effects of noise and vibration we: Grind rails to remove corrugation - ridges or grooves on the rail surface can increase noise.

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The Victoria Line on the Tube network is a hotspot for noise complaints, according to new City Hall data. Five sections of the line, which runs from Walthamstow to Brixton, have accrued 306 complaints about loud screeching in Tube tunnels.

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The majority of Reddit users agreed that the Hainault Loop of the Central Line was the quietest part of the underground outside of rush hour. One user wrote: “Hainault Loop of the Central Line, any time away from rush hour.” Followed by another who boasted: “Yeah I was there last weekend and had it to myself.”

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Whatever direction you're coming from –whether via car, tube or walk – you'll know you're reaching King's Cross St Pancras when traffic will start slowing down and you'll even have to queue to cross the road. As such, seeing it top the chart as London's most stressful station is certainly not a surprise.

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If you're seeking a cooler tube ride, you'll want to stick to the Jubilee or Waterloo Lines. With an average of 26.9C and 25C respectively, they recorded the lowest temperatures.

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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.

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The rail squeak, as it is more technically known, is what causes the noise in some areas of the network. It is created by the metal wheels against the curve in the tracks.

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Roding Valley is London's least used tube station. Roding Valley is found on the central line.

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Anyone disturbed by the Night Tube or everyday Tube services can contact TfL's 24/7 Customer Service Centre on 0343 222 1234 or www.tfl.gov.uk/contact.

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But in Central London, the stations are so close together that the trains need to start and stop the whole time. When you include the time spent at these stops, plus the need to speed up and brake between each, London Underground reckon they get an average of around 20 mph across the network.

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Operating Costs: The London Underground is one of the busiest metro systems in the world, with millions of passengers using the network every day. The cost of maintaining and upgrading such a complex system is high, and the fares help to cover these costs.

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The best Tube lines to live on
  • The Victoria Line. This is the favoured line if you live in North London and need to get to stops like Oxford Circus of Victoria in the fastest time. ...
  • The Jubilee Line. ...
  • The District Line. ...
  • The Central Line. ...
  • Fastest Tube line. ...
  • Other Tube lines. ...
  • The DLR and London Overground.


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The Jubilee Line (silver grey) operates from Stanmore to Stratford in east London. The Jubilee Line is the most recent line on the network and opened in 1979. 36.2 km in length it has 27 stations.

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The London Underground (also known simply as the Underground or by its nickname the Tube) is a rapid transit system serving Greater London and some parts of the adjacent home counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire in England.

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When the first private tube companies began operating after 1863, they focused on north London, where there was more opportunity. 'The Underground chose to run extensions into the open semi-rural districts to the north instead, where they'd have less competition and sell more tickets,' says Murphy.

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  • Westminster Station. Immerse yourself in shapes at scale, a variety of grey materials with different finishes and textures. ...
  • Gants Hill Station. ...
  • Angel Station. ...
  • Canary Wharf Station. ...
  • Southwark Station. ...
  • Waterloo Station.


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