This is unacceptable behaviour (Picture: Splash News / frucool)

This should go without saying but apparently some men need a reminder – please, please wear a shirt when you take the Tube.

While there is no specific dress code on the Underground, no one wants to share a carriage with a sweaty torso, no matter how chiseled it may be.

Just imagine a hulking sweaty back rubbing all over your freshly laundered clothes without any semblance of consent.

It doesn’t bear thinking about.


So spare a thought for the commuters on the Victoria line this morning when this shirtless man came on-board in just his shorts.

Here he is boarding the train with no shirt in sight (Picture: Splash News)

Strangely, the tea mug does compliment his outfit (Picture: Splash News)

The Victoria line was far too busy for any of that shirtless nonsense (Picture: Splash News)

To be fair to him, the shorts and tea mug is a pretty strong combo, but his naked armpits were flying about with reckless abandon.



Just think of the poor commuters in their firing line.

And he was not the only offender today.

Another shirtless gentleman was spotted doing some work on his laptop, looking very much at home.

Getting some work done in the buff (Picture: frucool)

While we hope this type of behaviour does not catch on, we do have some helpful advice for keeping cool on public transport.

Drink plenty of water

It is essential you carry water with you when you take the Tube, bus or train this week.

But if you are going on a particularly long journey, or are faced with one of the Underground’s hottest Tube lines, try adding ice or freezing your water bottle.

The ice keeps water cooler, which will cool your body as you drink, but it also doubles up as a handy ice pack to hold against your skin, forehead or neck to stop you feeling faint or dizzy on overcrowded carriages, platforms and buses.

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.

You shouldn’t go without clothes though, as covering up could keep you cooler.

Wearing light and natural fabrics will help to keep the skin shaded from the sun and protect it against sun damage.

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Avoid Peak Travel Times

If you can, leave a little earlier or later to avoid the busiest commuter times.

Overcrowded tubes will make it feel hotter and stuffier and seriously increase the risk of an armpit in your face.

More bodies is likely to mean more body heat being produced – an altogether more uncomfortable journey.

More people also means more sweat being produced in a confined space, which could affect humidity levels.

Carry a Fan

Paper fans, hand-held battery operated fans, or even a full stand-up fan placed in front of a Tube carriage window, like the hero spotted on the Central line last month.

Whatever fan you chose, the cool breeze created will make you the envy of your fellow commuters.



You can also make sure the windows are open on buses and trains where possible, to ensure as much of a draft as possible is moving through the vehicle.

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Plan to use air-conditioned routes

Some newer Tube lines are air-conditioned, making the commute feel like heaven in this heat.

You may be able to re-plan your journey home based on which routes are likely to be cooler.

London Overground trains, while not air conditioned, are – obviously – over ground and have large windows and bigger carriages, making for a cooler ride.

New trains on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, District, and Metropolitan Lines are air-conditioned.

And TfL Rail services that use the new Crossrail trains are also positively breezy compared to the good old Bakerloo line.

Several National Rail operators also have air-conditioned trains.

Ditch the transport and get outside to enjoy the weather by walking or using a river bus instead (Picture: PA)

Alternatively – just avoid trains and buses altogether

Walk

TfL have created a handing walking Tube map if you want to ditch the underground and walk to or from work instead.

You may need to leave a little earlier or re-plan your route, but the map includes the minutes it takes to walk from each station to help you plan accordingly and enjoy some Vitamin D at the same time.

Take the River Bus

Six River Bus routes run from 22 piers between Putney and Woolwich in London.

River Bus services run from early morning until late evening and the River Bus Express is a dedicated service running before and after events at the O2 in North Greenwich.

Enjoy a scening ride on the water and avoid the sweaty crowds – what better way to make the most of the hot weather?

The hot weather could be the perfect time to finally try cycling to work (Picture: PA)

Cycle


Whether using a Santander cycle in the capital or your own bike, creating a breeze as you cycle overground will help you stay cooler than a trudge through the underground.

For those with a long journey to work – you may still work up quite a sweat thanks to the physical effort of cycling instead of walking.

These are the hottest lines on the London Underground Bakerloo 31.04°C Central 30.47°C Jubilee 26.57°C Northern 27.98°C Picadilly 27.3°C Victoria 28.03°C Waterloo and City 25.95°C According to latest figures from TfL.

And these are the hottest London Underground stations Euston 34.2°C Bank 33.4°C Tottenham Court Road 33.3°C Bond Street 33.1°C Liverpool Street 32.6°C Holborn 32.2°C Green Park 32°C Leicester Square 31.7°C Piccadilly Circus 30.9°C Covent Garden 30.7°C Oxford Circus 30.2°C South Kensington 29.9°C King’s Cross 29.5°C Waterloo 29.3°C According to Bolsover Cruise Club.

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