October breaks London Underground traffic records

Figures released today by Transport for London (TfL) reveal that more people are using London Underground than at any point in its 152-year history.

TfL shows off plans for Camden Town tube station upgrade

Ten years after a previous attempt to rebuild Camden Town tube station were thrown out, London Underground is back with a new scheme.

Did the tube strike improve London’s economy?

Do tube strikes cost the economy millions of pounds in lost productivity, or do they shake up people and change behaviour in a way that offsets the loss?

Photos – rebuilding a Victoria Line crossover junction

Deep underground at Walthamstow fiery welders fill tunnels with smoke while the din of hammers deafens workers in a hot cramped working space. This is the Victoria line upgrade at work.

London Underground’s capacity boost on sub-surface lines

London Underground has confirmed the the long-expected award of a signalling contract that will see the sub-surface lines getting a major overhaul. As expected, the contract has gone to the French group, Thales after London Underground bought out the failed…

Free Penguins on the London Underground

During the month of August, Penguin (the book firm) is giving away free book extracts and author interviews as part of a campaign to celebrate its 80th birthday.

3D maps of every Underground station

TfL has released a batch of documents which show almost every underground station in glorious 3D format.

3D maps of every Underground station – CDEFG

TfL has released another batch of documents which show every underground station in glorious 3D format.

3D maps of every Underground station – HIJKLM

TfL has released another batch of documents which show every underground station in glorious 3D format.

3D maps of every Underground station – NOPQRS

TfL has released another batch of documents which show every underground station in glorious 3D format.

3D maps of every Underground station – TUVW

TfL has released another batch of documents which show every underground station in glorious 3D format.

Steam trains and afternoon tea on the London Underground

Combine steam train travel and tea and cake on the Metropolitan line for a late summer treat.

TfL publishes the official Night Tube map

On the day that happens to have the second-shortest night of the year, London Underground has released its Night Tube map.

The Museum of London’s model tube trains

Almost hidden in plain view, in a dark corner of the Museum of London can be found a working model of the London Underground.

London Underground HQ to be turned into flats

Westminster Council has given permission for London Transport's iconic headquarters building to be converted into flats. Permission was granted yesterday at the Planning Applications Committee meeting.

See some 3D maps of Central line tube stations

TfL has released a batch of 3D maps of Central line tube stations, following a Freedom of Information request.

East London office gets its own private tube train

An office block with an entrance next to Aldgate East tube station has installed its own private tube train — as a waiting room.

The “All-Female Tube Station” is 100 years old

The first tube station to be staffed entirely by women marks its 100th birthday tomorrow (Sat), and there will be events to mark the anniversary.

Exhibition shows off future Tube Station designs

There will be an opportunity next month to visit the architects working on a new set of designs for London Underground tube stations.

The new tube map assailed by a sea of orange

Slightly earlier than expected, the new tube map has been revealed, which has seen a swathe of orange invade the east, and the first section of what will be the future Crossrail come into action.

Old District line train crashed into 3-ton tank of water

An old London Underground train has been crashed into a 3 ton tank filled to the top with water -- on purpose.

A map for London Underground’s night tube

A couple of years ago I was handed a map of the tube as it might appear this coming September. Ever since, there has been some low-level speculation as to how the tube map will be adapted to reflect the impending reality.

Drinks and a talk on the roof of London Underground’s HQ

A summer's evening in June could be an ideal time to spend sipping drinks on the top of London Underground's famous art-deco headquarters before it is turned into luxury flats.

Watch films inside Charing Cross tube station

You wait ages for a disused tube station story, and two come along at once. Such as this opportunity to watch some classic movies inside a disused tube station.