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All About the London Tube and London Tube Maps and Tickets

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On the Tube...

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London Tube Riders

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Once you're on the London tube, relax and do some people watching. It's practically impossible to get lost at this point, and tube seats are comfy and pretty plentiful except at rush hours in the early morning and late afternoon. You can find folded jump seats next to the doors, and overhead grab bars exist in case you're standing up.

Many fellow riders, especially in summer, are tourists, just like you. The folks at the London Underground have some tips designed just for tourists using the London tube...

Please go on to the next page to read tips for tourists on the London tube.

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