Is it rude to eat on the tube?
Is it rude to eat on the tube? TFL has a document published named the “TFL Conditions of Carriage”, which explains the house rules — no drinking booze, no smoking, no flash photography, no hoverboards (yes that's on there) — but there is no mention of food at all. Food is legally allowed to be consumed on TFL services.
Is it rude to eat on the Subway?
Then, common consideration used to hold that eating in front of others that aren't eating is just plain rude. But on the flip side, some think it's absolutely OK to eat on the train, as long as you clean up after yourself, particularly if you're trying to squeeze a meal into an otherwise hectic day.
What is Tube etiquette?
1 14 London tube rules everyone should follow. 1.1 Stand on the right, walk on the left. 1.2 Don't make eye contact with strangers. 1.3 Don't talk to strangers (and sometimes even to friends)
What is the busiest tube line?
- Central, 260.9 million.
- Northern, 252.3 million.
- Jubilee, 213.6 million.
- Piccadilly, 210.2 million.
- District, 208.3 million.
- Victoria, 200.0 million.
- Circle and Hammersmith & City lines, 114.6 million.
- Bakerloo, 111.1 million.
When should you avoid the tube?
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.
What are the unwritten rules of the subway?
- 1 Don't play music without headphones.
- 2 Standers Leave First. ...
- 3 Don't have phone calls on the train. ...
- 4 If Possible, Help Those Who Are Lost. ...
- 5 Don't block the doors during stops. ...
Why do British people call it the Tube?
London has a famous underground railway system which we locals call the 'Tube'. This is because many of the tunnels are a round tube shape. Although people call it the 'Underground' or 'Tube', half of the stations are actually above the ground.