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quickest way of getting around in London is by the Underground (also called the
Tube). London has one of the most comprehensive underground systems in the
world (and also the oldest in the world, built 120 years ago).
The tube runs from 5:30am to midnight Mon-Sat, and from 7:00am to 11:30pm Sun.
The Underground is supposed to have frequent trains, just minutes apart.
However, it doesn't always work like that.
It is unwise to travel in either the morning or evening rush hours (8-9:30am,
5-6:30pm, Mon-Sat) if you don't need to. Travel after 9.30am or 10am and before
4.30pm or after 6.30pm. Often the last trains, especially on a Friday or
Saturday evening, can be nearly as crowded as rush hour ones.
There are 11 tube lines, each has its own name and color on the tube map. On
most platforms, there are information displays showing the destination and due
time of the next train. Some of the tube line (e.g., northern line) has two
branches, and the displays also show which branch the train is going to (e.g.,
Morden Via Bank means the train goes to Morden via the Bank station).
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