What tube lines are air-conditioned?


What tube lines are air-conditioned?

The following Tube lines have air-conditioning:
  • Circle.
  • Hammersmith & City.
  • District.
  • Metropolitan.


Do most people in London have air conditioning?

While it's rare to have air-conditioning in U.K. homes, it's more common at work.


Which Tube lines are not air-conditioned?

Londoners may want to avoid the following lines, as they do not have air-conditioning.
  • Central.
  • Bakerloo.
  • Jubilee.
  • Victoria.
  • Piccadilly.
  • Waterloo & City.
  • Northern.


Does the tube get hotter every year?

Temperatures on the Underground have slowly increased as the clay around the tunnels has warmed up; in the early days of the Underground it was advertised as a place to keep cool on hot days. However, over time the temperature has slowly risen as the heat sink formed by the clay has reached its thermal capacity.


Why isn t the Tube air conditioned?

Tube trains Conventional air conditioning was initially ruled out on the deep lines because of the lack of space for equipment on trains and the problems of dispersing the waste heat these would generate.


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.


What is the deepest tube line?

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.