Riding The Tube!

This post is dedicated to the better way to travel in London. Affectionately know as the tube. This huge transit system has been transporting people around London, since 10 January 1863. It is the oldest and longest commuter train system in the world. The London tube has 250 miles or 400 KM of track, and has 270 stations. The system runs both above and below ground.

Some people hate the system, and some people love it. I am on the love side. There is no better way to get around London, then riding the tube. Yes the trains get crowded , even late at night. Also transferring between lines, can mean walking a long distance. Of course when you are learning the system. Finding the quickest way to get to your final destination. Can be a guessing game at times. Also there are routine closures for maintenance work, and also breakdowns of the system. Which can cause commuter chaos.

However in my opinion. The system is historic, some of the tunnels are located deep below London, and it is part of the London experience. Also music fans will be entertained, by a wide selection of talented buskers. The sound quality deep under London is fantastic. The picture at the top of this post, is of Miss Hadar Manor. I did watch the Queen of the Underground perform, and she is very talented. So go ahead a ride the tube! Oh yes, and don't forget to "Mind The Gap". When you get off and on the trains.

If you fly into Heathrow Airport. The Tube is a direct and cheap way to get into central London, on the Piccadilly Line. The train regularly stops at terminal 4, terminal 5, and terminal 1, 2, 3.