Tube times look set to be extended (Picture: Getty)

Tube services are set to be extended until 2am at the weekends under plans revealed by Transport for London (TfL).

Late-night Londoners will be able to use the capital’s underground network up to an hour later on Fridays and Saturdays from 2015 under the proposals.

Plans to extend opening times on the London Underground come following the success of the later Olympics timetable last summer.

‘The Tube is the artery of London and we want to make the city’s heart beat strongly and later on into the night,’ TfL executive Mike Brown told the Evening Standard.


‘It will be a real benefit for London’s night-time economy, either for people working late or enjoying themselves.



‘If people want to buy that extra meal, cup of coffee or pint of beer, why wouldn’t we want to encourage that?

‘Following the success of the Olympics and the historic records of reliability, there is a great opportunity to consider what more we could do with our hours — particularly late running on Fridays and Saturdays.’

Even Prince Charles is a big fan of the Tube (Picture: PA)

The prospect of a 24-hour service was ruled out however, with the world’s oldest underground railway system continually undergoing essential upgrade and repair work.

Mr Brown said extra fare revenue created from the after-hours service would fund the project, while he also dismissed potential concerns from transport unions.

‘Why would any union have any problems with extra jobs?’ said Mr Brown.

‘We would negotiate pay for extra hours as a permanent fixture but I’m sure they would welcome the prospect of earning some more money.’

Train drivers union Aslef said: ‘We would also look at sensible proposals but there are some tough negotiations ahead.’

Earlier today, Prince Charles shocked commuters by jumping on the Tube as part of events marking network’s the 150th anniversary.