Photos London Underground

[cityskyscrapers]

All photos taken 8-9 Jan 2005, 16 Aug 2004.

1. Angel station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics3/s200501084147b.jpg

2. Angel station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics3/s200501084155b.jpg

3. Angel station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics3/s200501084159b.jpg

4. King's Cross station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics3/s200501084161b.jpg

5. Chalk Farm station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics3/s200501094245b.jpg

6. Chalk Farm station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics3/s200501094248b.jpg

7. Chalk Farm station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics3/s200501094251b.jpg

8. Piccadilly Circus station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics3/s200501094258b.jpg

9. Piccadilly Circus station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics3/s200501094261b.jpg

10. Holborn station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics3/s200501094271b.jpg

11. Aldgate East station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics/s200408161194b.jpg

12. Waterloo station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics/s200408161256b.jpg

13. Liverpool street station.
http://www.oranga.com/pics3/s200408161278b.jpg

[Postuh]

Nice pictures....
Wonderfull city by the way...

:cheers:

[Tubeman]

Great pictures.

People that go on about the Underground being dark or dirty are on drugs; these pictures are typical and show that Tube stations are bright, clean and welcoming.

[zafiris]

How far (in km) are in average two stations between them? Lets say in central London.

[Tubeman]

How far (in km) are in average two stations between them? Lets say in central London.

Not too sure; obviously it varies a lot. In Central London there are some very long stops (e.g. King's Cross to Farringdon) and also some very short stops (e.g. Leicester Square to Covent Garden)... on average they are certainly further apart than those in Paris and I believe also New York too.

[Vertigo]

(e.g. Leicester Square to Covent Garden)

Yeah, that's the shortest bit on the LUL... walking is faster than going all the way down to the platforms, waiting for a train, etc. ;)

on average they are certainly further apart than those in Paris and I believe also New York too.

Not sure about New York, but indeed certainly further apart than in Paris... but Paris has very short station distances.

[nick_taylor]

Great pictures.

People that go on about the Underground being dark or dirty are on drugs; these pictures are typical and show that Tube stations are bright, clean and welcoming.Exactly - its not spotless, but its still clean and airy - especially when you consider the age of the network :)

[zafiris]

Around Trafalgar square you can actually walk from one station to another in a very short time. So you get the feeling that stations are really close. I think also the rails are bumpy, if you stand up you really have to hold somewhere in the train.

[DTGR]

Nice pictures!

Imo Londons Underground main prob is that its waaaaaaay too crowded on peak hours..U cant even stand..the trains are waaaay too small. And it seems its always a peak hour! lol

[Fabio]

great pics.

:okay:

[queetz@home]

How many miles of track does the London Tube has? Anyone see that Discovery Channel show about that fire in one of their stations a few years back?

[Napper]

New Trains and Investment on the Jubilee Line

http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/jubilee/images/jubilee4.jpg

http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/jubilee/images/jubilee2.jpg

http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/jubilee/images/jubilee6.jpg

http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/jubilee/images/jubilee12.jpg

http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/jubilee/images/jubilee13.jpg

London Underground has recently ordered a totally new fleet of trains.
http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/london/images/image_1.jpg

http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/london/images/image_2.jpg

http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/london/images/image_3.jpg

[Napper]

Look New Yorkers, Nice Soft Seats on the London Tube.

http://www.ellie-g.co.uk/Tube.jpg

The Moulded Plastic Seats of the New York Subway

http://www.yusuftuvi.com/25-51/images/Subway%20-%20New%20York.jpg

[GuilhermeC]

London is so charming, the stations are so historic, the trains very modern and the names are so fancy! Jubilee Line, Picadilly, it all sounds so nice.

[ZielonaGora]

but don't u think it' is a bad idea to give so long names for the subway lines. it is soooo confusing in LU to move inside the system. the indications on the panels are not easy to 'handle'. it'll be better to give the numbers to the lines, as it 's usually in the whole world.
take a look at this example
LONDON
which line do i have to take, which way do i have to go? Hammersmith and city , Metropolitan snd Circle, Victoria, or Piccadilly line? u have to know all the names if u don't want to lose yourself
http://www.oranga.com/pics3/s200501084161b.jpg

MADRID
here i don't have to know the name of the line. that's true its name is Metrosur, but it have the number too, so i don't care about the name. i know, i have to take the 12 and go in this or that direction 4 station or somethink like that.

http://www.madrid.org/metrosur/images/alcorc_central_2-4-03_15.jpg

or here: i take the 5 or the 10 (no names, no confusions, no lost persons)

http://www.madrid.org/metrosur/99_03/l_10/images/casa_campo_16-11-02_37.jpg

or at the platform of one of the interchange stations:
http://www.madrid.org/metrosur/99_03/l_10/images/plaza_espa_03.jpg


PARIS
here the panel of the line M1
http://www.metro-paris.net/images/m1groot.jpg
and you always know where to get off to change for other line (with a number!) you don't have to notice the name, the number is all you need. soooo easy is it.
do you want to take the 1 or 2? on your right on that pic you can see where to go. simple
http://www.metro-paris.net/medium/pancdgetoilegroot.jpg

[nick_taylor]

ZielonaGora - Yes, they could look confusing cause they aren't simple letters or numbers. But then again why should they be letters and numbers? These are the first underground lines on the planet - why should London conform to such principles that other networks use? Also is there any benefit to have simple lettered or numbered lines? For instance - the naming of the lines on most occasions allows people to move around on a geographical perspective without looking at actual road maps and the like. The worlds first underground line, the Metropolitan line is where we got the word: Metro from!


Bakerloo Line - Goes through Baker Street a major underground station and acts as a sort of "hub".
Central Line - Goes through the centre of London - can't get more simple than that can you? Goes right down the worlds longest shopping street: Oxford St and then through the world's largest financial centre: the City of London and will if London gets the 2012 Olympics, be next door also.
Circle Line - Literally what it means: a circle line that goes in a circle around Central London.
District Line - The District Line serves the far reaches of London's outer boroughs or "districts".
East London Line - Serves East London, nothing complicated there!
Hammersmith & City Line - Starts in Hammersmith in West London and terminates in the Square Mile/City of London in Central London....
Jubilee Line - The only line that doesn't actually have a geographical reference, but an actual historical reference (the Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II), but its known the world over for its extension which encompasses some of the world's grandest modern underground stations.
Metropolitan Line - This was the world's first metro underground line and does what it does - serves stations with an underground section at high frequencies at seperate grading.
Northern Line - North, south, west, east........The Northern line has the vast majority of its network reaching out into London's northern suburbs.
Piccadilly Line - Heard of Piccadilly Circus - well guess what! Piccadily Circus is at the hub of the network.
Victoria Line - A fast line that travels through and too London Victoria mainline rail terminus.
Waterloo & City - Travels non-stop from London Waterloo mainline rail terminus to the Square Mile/City of London.


As you can see - its not like its complicated, and your less likely to get confused over say Ligne 1 and Ligne 11 on the Paris Metro than on say the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines. Simple distinctions that have meant that the network continues to flows like an evolutionary liquid since 1863 (142 years ago!). I wouldn't swap the names for "simple" letters and numbers - you loose the identity of the line and any iconic identity. No other transportation system has this and its a value which makes London more iconic and unique.

[Crusader]

http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/london/images/image_1.jpg

Is anyone familiar with this type of train? Apparently it will eventually replace current Victoria, Bakerloo stock.


http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/london/images/image_3.jpg


This train is going to replace the old 78-Stock on the District, Circle line.

[Mojito]

Unfortunately, I have never been to London. This summer, or maybe in the autumn, I will go to London for the first time. I can't wait, when I see those Underground and Tube pictures.

On this (http://www.metronetrail.com/default.asp?sID=1088005702890) site, you can download three more detailed pictures of the new Victoria Line stock. One impression of the whole train, one of the front, and one of the interior. The reason I don't post them here is because they are very big...

The District Line trains will not be replaced until 2013. These (in my opinion) ugliest trains of the London Underground are being refurbished (http://www.trainweb.org/districtdave/html/d_stock_refurbishment.html) right now.

http://www.trainweb.org/districtdave/assets/images/IMG_1066cropped.jpg

[Crusader]

Unfortunately, I have never been to London. This summer, or maybe in the autumn, I will go to London for the first time. I can't wait, when I see those Underground and Tube pictures.

On this (http://www.metronetrail.com/default.asp?sID=1088005702890) site, you can download three more detailed pictures of the new Victoria Line stock. One impression of the whole train, one of the front, and one of the interior. The reason I don't post them here is because they are very big...

The District Line trains will not be replaced until 2013. These (in my opinion) ugliest trains of the London Underground are being refurbished (http://www.trainweb.org/districtdave/html/d_stock_refurbishment.html) right now.

http://www.trainweb.org/districtdave/assets/images/IMG_1066cropped.jpg


thanks for the links and photos. I hope you have a great time when you visit London. I've read the old Victoria stock will eventually be replaced around 2009.


I have to disagree with you about the District Line stock, I like the 78 D-stock. The trains a big and spacious, even during rush hours. But its shame it will take until 2013 before the new trains replaces them. Everything with the London Underground takes ages :-(

[Mojito]

Oh, I can imagine that these trains will be much more comfortable than all typical deep-level Tube stocks...They have 'normal' dimensions. I consider these trains as 'ugly' because of their design...The Metropolitan Line Stock and the Circle Line Stocks look nicer to me...and I also like all typical Tube Stocks more. But that's personal..:) and of course, it is possible that my opinion will change after I have travelled with all these different trains...

[Crusader]

Oh, I can imagine that these trains will be much more comfortable than all typical deep-level Tube stocks...They have 'normal' dimensions. I consider these trains as 'ugly' because of their design...The Metropolitan Line Stock and the Circle Line Stocks look nicer to me...and I also like all typical Tube Stocks more. But that's personal..:) and of course, it is possible that my opinion will change after I have travelled with all these different trains...


When you visit London make sure you ride on the Jubilee line, especially the London Bridge to Canning Town section. Check out North Greenwich, Canary Wharf and Canada Water Stations there are massive and modern.

I think you'll soon change your opinions of the "traditional tube stock" trains. They are small and old. When it gets crowdy you'll feel very uncomfortable.

The District, Cricle, Metropolitan trains are much more comfortable and spacious.

[mic of Orion]

http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/london/images/image_1.jpg

Is anyone familiar with this type of train? Apparently it will eventually replace current Victoria, Bakerloo stock.


http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/london/images/image_3.jpg


This train is going to replace the old 78-Stock on the District, Circle line.

wow, looking forward to this ones, current ones are nice but this look way cool, I use District and jubilee every morning to work, and jubilee is excellent line, Westminster Jubilee station is probably best station in London.

[MSPtoMKE]

Wonderful photos, cityscrapers! I missed this one earlier.

I must say that when i visited London, i had no trouble finding my way around on the Underground. I found it one of the easiest big systems that i have been on. That famous map sure helps!

[Justme]

but don't u think it' is a bad idea to give so long names for the subway lines. it is soooo confusing in LU to move inside the system. the indications on the panels are not easy to 'handle'. it'll be better to give the numbers to the lines, as it 's usually in the whole world.


I agree that numbers are pretty good in some cases, but they are no easier to remember. "Was I to get line 5 or line 6?"

They do help in London by having the different colours under each Line Name, much like they have the different colours in the number box on the madrid metro - so it's a combination of remembering a colour and/or a number/name.

It's similar to the car park theory. Many car park designers have found that just numbers for the decks is confusing and people forget them - so they often use colours, either on the deck number, or sometimes painting their entire deck. Other times they have even tried colours and "names" for the decks in the hope of making them more memorable.

[late-]

Bakerloo Line - Goes through Baker Street a major underground station and acts as a sort of "hub".


And of course also though Waterloo at the southern end of the central section just as the name Bakerloo implies. Actually I believe it was originally called the Baker Street and Waterloo railway.

I find the London system of names and colours very easy to follow. The colours are also very easy to make out on signs unlike numbers and letters. This does disadvantage the colour blind though.

[Postuh]

Nice Pictures....
Almost for a travel guide or something :)
:cheers: