World’s oldest underground transport system holds its position even till today. Built over a century ago, Central London Railway (CLR) or the Two penny Tube is still part of the central section of London Underground’s Central line. Designed originally with a total of thirteen stations and covering a distance of approximately nine kilometers, it ran completely underground throughout. Initially it ran between Shepherd’s Bush and Bank of England, and then in 1908, the western end was extended till Wood Lane. Again in 1912, the eastern end was extended to Liverpool Street station and in 1920; it was further extended to Eagling to cover a total distance of 17.57 kilometers.
Although there is no place in London where you can’t find a train station at a walking distance but Tube has a special place. Majority of the stations are having escalators but still, at rush hours it may become difficult for people with disabilities in the overcrowded stations, accordingly it’s better to avoid using these stations in peak hours of the day. For the tourists visiting London and staying in a central London hotel, the central London (Tube) Railway offers an easy way to visit major London attractions like the Lords Cricket Ground, London Eye, Madam Tussauds Museum, Buckingham Palace, Victoria Station, The Houses of Parliament etc.
Overall the underground railway network today gives easy access to more than 270 stations and 12 lines reaching up to the capital’s suburbs through the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and an interconnected local train network. Tube trains generally run starting at 5am and service continues till midnight on weekdays. On Sundays, their hours of operation are reduced, depending on the station and the line.
For the convenience of tourists, London underground maps are available at every London Tube station. Apart from Tube stations, there are tourist information centers at the major airports and over ground stations in London, where tourists can get the tickets or travel cards and free maps.
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