How do you stay cool on the tube?
How do you stay cool on the tube? Wear light clothing. Even if you think you might need to wear a jacket, when you are on the hot Tube, it's likely you'll want to take it off immediately. Heavy, dark, thick clothing will make you more likely to sweat, and hold on to the sweat your body does produce – keeping you hot and clammy for longer.
How do you keep cool on the Tube?
- Drink plenty of water. It is essential you carry water with you when you take the Tube, bus or train this week. ...
- Wear light clothing. ...
- Avoid Peak Travel Times. ...
- Carry a Fan. ...
- Plan to use air-conditioned routes. ...
- Alternatively – just avoid trains and buses altogether.
How hot is the tube in summer?
In July and August, the average tube temperature can be over 29°C. Note: The Deep Level lines are Bakerloo, Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Waterloo and City. Sub-surface lines are the Circle, Hammersmith & City, District and Metropolitan lines.
Why is there no AC in the Underground?
Well, according to Engineering & Technology, one major reason is there has to be somewhere to vent the hot air pushed out of the carriages by the air conditioning systems, otherwise it would just heat them even more. Building new ventilation shafts for the deep Tube lines would just be an incredibly expensive task.