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It’s coming…

Just like a Circle Line train that keeps flashing up on the sign, promising it will arrive soon even though the wait feels endless, the night tube is almost here.

Certain tube lines on the London Underground will operate 24 hours a day from next month, on Fridays and Saturdays.

Which lines?

The service will launch on the Central and Victoria lines. Services on the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines will follow.


When will it start?

Central and Victoria line trains will start the night service on Friday August 19. The other lines will be added in autumn.

How often will the trains run? Jubilee and Victoria lines – trains running on average every 10 minutes across the entire lines Central line – trains running approximately every 10 minutes between White City and Leytonstone and approximately every 20 minutes between Ealing Broadway to White City and Leytonstone to Loughton/ Hainault No service between North Acton and West Ruislip, Loughton and Epping and Woodford and Hainault Northern line – trains running on average every 8 minutes between Morden and Camden Town and approximately every 15 minutes from Camden Town to High Barnet / Edgware No service on the Mill Hill East and Bank branches Piccadilly line – trains running on average every 10 minutes between Cockfosters and Heathrow Terminal 5 No service on the Terminal 4 loop, or between Acton Town and Uxbridge

How much will it cost?

Standard off-peak fares will apply. Day travelcards can be used until 4.29am the following day.



Will there be staff at stations?

Yes. Staff will be on hand whenever trains are running.

There will also be more police officers to maintain security. According to Transport for London, there will be more than 100 officers to patrol the 144 stations that will be open throughout the night each weekend when the Night Tube services begin.

Why is it happening?

Demand for late night tube services has increased much more quickly than the demand for daytime tube services. An estimated half a million people use the tube network on Friday and Saturday nights.

The aim is to boost London’s nighttime economy by allowing people to stay out later, without having to take a night bus or taxi.

For the latest updates and information on the night tube, click here.

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