What trains does the London Underground use?

What trains does the London Underground use? London Underground rolling stock includes the electric multiple-unit trains used on the London Underground. These come in two sizes, smaller deep-level tube trains and larger sub-surface trains of a similar size to those on British main lines, both running on standard gauge tracks.

Who makes trains for London Underground?

The New Tube for London (NTfL) is a London Underground train being built by Siemens Mobility at its facilities in Vienna, Austria, and Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It is part of the Siemens Inspiro family of metro and rapid-transport trains.

Which tube line is the deepest?

The deepest station is Hampstead on the Northern line, which runs down to 58.5 metres. 15. In Central London the deepest station below street level is also the Northern line. It is the DLR concourse at Bank, which is 41.4 metres below.

What is the oldest Tube train in service?

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.

What is the most complicated Tube station?

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.

How fast does the London Underground go?

London Underground train speeds vary across our network, from as slow as 15MPH, up to 60MPH. The speed of the trains can be impacted by a range of factors including the track infrastructure, the type of signalling system, the distance between stations, and the frequency of services in the timetable.

What is so special about the Elizabeth line?

The Elizabeth line is dramatically improving transport links in London and the South East - journey times are being cut, capacity increased and accessibility transformed with spacious new stations and walk-through trains.

What is the least used Tube line?

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

Is the Elizabeth Line a train or tube?

First and foremost, it is not a 'tube line' – it is a regular national railway line. But it coexists and operates side-by-side with the London Underground. Perhaps the biggest and most obvious difference are the trains themselves.

Is the Elizabeth line more expensive than the tube?

The fares on the central section of the Elizabeth line (Paddington to Liverpool Street) are the same as the fares on London Underground in Zone 1. So travelling from Paddington to Liverpool Street would cost you £2.80 – the same as the Tube.

What is the youngest tube line?

Its history is linked to both the oldest line on the Underground, the Metropolitan, and the youngest, the Jubilee.

What is the longest gap between tube stations?

The longest distance between stations is on the Metropolitan line from Chesham to Chalfont & Latimer: a total of only 3.89 miles. 11.

What happens to old tube trains?

London Transport Museum and Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum are examples of venues that have preserved trains from decades ago. Tube carriage scenes in movies have often been shot at these museums and Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum's 1968 Victoria Line Tube carriage even has a monthly supper club.

Which train is best in London?

Why is Elizabeth line not a Tube line?

Perhaps the biggest and most obvious difference are the trains themselves. While the London Underground lines stock are either S7 or S8, the Elizabeth Line uses Class 345 trains. The Elizabeth Line's 345 stock are based on the Aventa similar, but improved, to that used by other British Rail trains.