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Quarterly statistics reporting the volume of passenger journeys, kilometres and revenue on the mainline network in Great Britain. Long-running time series on passenger journeys (Table 1220) and passenger kilometres (Table 1230) are updated annually.

Data is shown by financial year quarter: Q1 is April to June; Q2 is July to September; Q3 is October to December; and Q4 is January to March.

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Latest statistical release

Passenger rail usage, October to December 2023

Date published: 21 Mar 2024 Date next published: 13 Jun 2024

Key results

• A total of 417 million rail passenger journeys were recorded in Great Britain (GB) in the latest quarter (October to December 2023). This is a 20% increase on the 348 million journeys in the same quarter in the previous year (October to December 2022). There were 1,570 million journeys in the year to 31 December 2023. This is a 20% increase on the 1,300 million journeys made in the previous 12 months (1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022).
• A total of 15.2 billion passenger kilometres were travelled in Great Britain in the latest quarter. This is a 20% increase on the 12.6 billion passenger kilometres travelled in the same quarter in the previous year.
• Total passenger revenue was £2.6 billion in the latest quarter. This is a 20% increase on the £2.2 billion in the same quarter in the previous year (when adjusted for inflation).

Previous statistical releases

• Passenger rail usage, July to September 2023
• Passenger rail usage, April to June 2023
• Passenger rail usage, January to March 2023
• Passenger rail usage, October to December 2022
• Passenger rail usage, July to September 2022
• Passenger rail usage, April to June 2022
• Passenger rail usage, January to March 2022
• Passenger rail usage, October to December 2021
• Passenger rail usage, July to September 2021
• Passenger rail usage, April to June 2021
• Passenger rail usage, January to March 2021
• Passenger rail usage, October to December 2020
• Passenger rail usage, July to September 2020
• Passenger rail usage, April to June 2020

Data tables

• Table 1220 - Passenger journeys
• Table 1230 - Passenger kilometres
• Table 1221 - Passenger journeys by sector
• Table 1222 - Passenger journeys by ticket type
• Table 1223 - Passenger journeys by operator
• Table 1231 - Passenger kilometres by sector
• Table 1232 - Passenger kilometres by ticket type
• Table 1233 - Passenger kilometres by operator
• Table 1211 - Passenger revenue by sector
• Table 1212 - Passenger revenue by ticket type
• Table 1210 - Revenue per passenger kilometres and per passenger journey
• Table 1243 - Passenger train kilometres by operator
• Table 1253 - Passenger vehicle kilometres by operator

Using the London Underground: Everything You Need to Know

by David Farley

Last Updated: March 23, 2024

European cities are known for their excellent public transportation and London is no exception. Whether you’re trying to get around to visit London’s attractions with your family or by yourself, the London Underground is the way to go.

Taking public transit in another country can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but don’t worry. We’ve put together this useful guide to help you navigate the London Underground, so you can venture around the city like a local.

Here’s everything you need to know about the London Underground, so you can make it to your destination stress-free.  

Table of Contents

The world’s first underground transport system

The year 1863 marked the third year of the American Civil War. That same year, Charles Dickens founded the Arts Club in Mayfair, London , the International Red Cross was formed in Geneva, linoleum was invented and patented in the United Kingdom, and Archduke Franz Ferdinand was born in Austria. 

And in London, something very historic took place that year too: on January 10th, the very first underground train began chugging along from Paddington to Farringdon Street station. The London Underground, or as its known colloquially “ The Tube ,” was born. It marked the world’s first underground transportation system. 

Here are a few facts about the London Underground of the 21st century: 

• There are 11 lines, covering 250 miles (or 400 kilometers) of track. 
• The 272 stations accommodate up to five million passenger journeys per day. 
• In an entire year—for example, 2021—it allowed for 296 million passenger trips, making it the world’s busiest subway system. 
• The newest line is the Elizabeth, inaugurated in May 2022. 

How do you pay to use the London Underground?

If you’ve never been on a subway, in general, and the London Underground, in particular, have no fear. At first, it may be intimidating and confusing about how to buy a ticket and which line or lines you need to take to get to your destination, but after a ride or two, you’ll do everything as smoothly as a local. 

The London Underground still issues single-ride paper tickets. But avoid this. You have to line up at a machine to buy one and then struggle to slip the ticket into the turnstile. 

Instead, go Oyster : 

• At any metro station, you can purchase an Oyster Card. 
• This plastic card will allow you to add money to your card, so you should always have a balance. 
• When it gets low, head to the nearest machine and “ top it off ,” as they say in the local parlance (i.e. add more money to the card). 
• This way, if you have a larger balance on your card, you don’t always have to go to a machine—just when it’s running low. 

Or even better, you can use your debit or credit card in the form of Apple Pay , Samsung Pay , or Google Pay : 

• If there is a contactless symbol on your card,  you’re good to go. Just lightly tap your card on the pad at the turnstile, et voila. This way, you never have to queue up at a machine again. 
• And if you have your card on your phone, you can use that to enter and exit. But before you even get to London, check with your bank to make sure there are no international transaction fees associated with your debit or credit card. 

How much does it cost to travel on The Tube? 

Unlike the metro systems in, say, New York , Rome, or Prague, where you pay a flat fee for a ticket and can travel as far as you like, the London Underground’s pricing is similar to that of the metro system of Madrid and Paris: the cost of your journey  depends on how short or long your journey is. 

The metro system has zones, with zone 1 being in the center of London and zone 6 being on the periphery of the city: 

• Going from Leicester Square in central London (zone 1)  to Notting Hill Gate (zone 1),  for example, is very affordable. 
• If you take it one more station, to Holland Park in zone 2, the fare will be slightly higher. 
• Going from Leicester Square all the way to Heathrow Airport (zone 6) is going to cost you a bit more. 

Just tap your card at the turnstile and it will open and your journey has begun. You can calculate the cost of your journey here ahead of time with London Underground’s single fare calculator .

When you exit the station, be sure to tap your Oyster Card or debit/credit card on the pad at the turnstile so that it can charge your card. If you’re using an Oyster Card and you don’t have enough balance on it when exiting, there are machines nearby to add money to it so you can leave. 

London Underground dos

The best phone app for getting around London (and most other major cities on the planet) is CityMapper . It will give you specific instructions about your journey, including what end of the platform you should stand on so that you can best exit the train. 

Be sure to have your Oyster Card ready to tap on the turnstile. If you get to the turnstile and have to stop and search for your card, you’re just going to annoy a cranky Londoner and hold up their journey. 

Give up your seat to old people and pregnant ladies—that is, unless you’re old and/or pregnant.  

London Underground don’ts 

If you’re stationary while ascending or descending on an escalator, stand to the right, so that you allow quick-walking Londoners to traipse up the moving stairs. Standing to the left will just irritate the locals. 

When exiting or entering the station, you don’t need to wait for the turnstile barriers to close before you can tap your card and pass through. When the person in front of you has tapped their card and passed through, you can tap also and the barrier doors will remain open. 

Don’t talk. Seriously. Londoners avoid chit-chat while on the train. It’s eerily silent but that is the status quo. And don’t even think about randomly talking to strangers. That’s borderline taboo in British society. 

About the author

David Farley is a West Village-based food and travel writer whose work appears regularly in the New York Times, National Geographic, BBC, and Food & Wine, among other publications. He’s the author of three books, including “An Irreverent Curiosity: In Search of the Church’s Strangest Relic in Italy’s Oddest Town,” which was made into a documentary by the National Geographic Channel. You can find Farley’s online homes at https://www.tripout.online/ and https://dfarley.com/index.html

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Train strikes in May 2024: Full list of dates and lines affected

Rail lines are set for disruption in the week following the first May bank holiday as train drivers at 16 rail companies strike on different days.

Thursday 25 April 2024 10:29, UK

Train drivers will stage a fresh wave of strikes and overtime bans in May, causing disruption to the rail network.

The strikes are part of a long-running dispute over pay.

Members of Aslef union at 16 rail companies will walk out on different days from 7 to 9 May.

Additionally, all members will refuse to work any overtime from 6 May to 11 May.

Here is a full list of the services affected by strikes and when.

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Tuesday 7 May

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Wednesday 8 May

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Thursday 9 May

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Overtime ban dates

From Monday 6 May to Saturday 11 May union members will not work overtime.

Overtime bans, an action short of a strike, means some services may not be running or may be reduced as drivers refuse to work their rest days.

People are advised to check before they travel, as some areas may have no service.

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How do strikes and overtime bans affect services?

Strikes tend to mean services on lines where members are participating are extremely affected or cancelled entirely, whereas overtime bans often lead to reduced services.

Are there strikes on the Tube too?

There have been regular strikes on London Underground too recently, and while there aren't any planned walkouts for drivers, customer service managers are set to walk out on Friday 26 April in a dispute over terms and conditions.

There will also be an overtime ban for the customer service managers on the following days:

Monday 29 April

Tuesday 30 April

Wednesday 1 May

Tuesday 2 May

Wednesday 3 May

Thursday 4 May

Friday 5 May

The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) says the action by its members is likely to cause Tube stations to close at the last minute, including on the Saturday following the strike (27 April), while TfL has said on its website "some stations may need to close at short notice".

Despite the warning, a TfL spokesperson has said they aren't expecting significant disruption.

This action follows strike action taken by the same workers on 10 April, which the TSSA said had a "real impact" with "many stations shut at short notice".

They say they are "extremely concerned" about TfL's 'Stations Changes' proposals.

"We have made it clear that our union will not accept the continued threats to our members' roles, locations, terms, and conditions to stand unchallenged," a TSSA spokesperson said.

"We will continue to take sustained action until London Underground is prepared to negotiate with us in good faith."

Commenting on the impending strikes, a TfL spokesperson said: "We are disappointed that TSSA is continuing with this strike action following a consultation process.

"While we don't expect this action will cause significant disruption, we urge TSSA to continue to work with us to help find a resolution.

"There are no planned job losses as part of these vital changes which will improve the service we provide to customers at our stations."

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Aslef rejected a two-year offer of 4% in 2022 and another 4% this year, saying it is way below inflation, and is linked to changes in terms and conditions.

Aslef said train drivers have not had an increase in salary for five years, since their last pay deals expired in 2019.

The union said after its members voted overwhelmingly in February to continue taking industrial action, it asked the train operating companies to hold talks.

General secretary Mick Whelan said the year-old pay offer of 4% and another 4% was "dead in the water".

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Passengers at Heathrow , the UK ’s busiest airport, face “major disruption” as 800 members of the Unite union prepare to walk out for a week.

Unite is calling out firefighters and staff in airside operations, passenger services, trolley operations and campus security from Tuesday 7 May to Monday 13 May.

The dispute is over plans for outsourcing what the union calls “hundreds of roles” in an exercise designed to save £40m.

Unite’s regional co-ordinating officer, Wayne King, said: “Strike action will inevitably cause widespread disruption across the airport, leading to delays and disruption. However, this is a dispute that HAL [Heathrow Airport Ltd] has brought on itself.

“Unite is committed to ending the race to the bottom that HAL appears to be set on and that is best achieved through introducing multilateral collective bargaining on pay and conditions for groups of workers at Heathrow regardless of their employer.”

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“Unite’s threats of potential industrial action are unnecessary, and customers can be reassured that we will keep the airport operating smoothly just like we have in the past.”

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