One of the best things about the London rail network is the pocket map. This is a small, foldable version of the iconic Tube map that is easy to carry and is full of information.

In my opinion, it is a brilliant design – just as much as the map that it contains. It folds to only a double-sided A5 piece of paper but contains an incredible amount of useful information without being too cluttered. As much as the map itself has its own identify, Transport for London (TfL) have managed to create a separate identity centred on this portable map by commissioning local artists to design covers. These have now become collectable items in themselves.

Inspired by the experience of using this compact transport guide, I have made my own version of the current ‘Victorian Train Network‘ map published by PTV, designed to be printed and folded into a small size.

I was planning to print these to be available for people to use. However, I learned just after finishing this project that PTV have already developed their own version as part of the myki Explorer pack. This ruined my plans a little so instead I am just releasing it here instead in case anyone still finds it useful.