Baker Street is the oldest surviving station in the world. It opened in 1863. It looks like a Victorian time capsule.
The longest single journey is from Chesham to Chalfont & Latimer. It is 3.89 miles of pure boredom. No, actually, it’s quite pretty above ground.
The shortest distance between two stations is Leicester Square to Covent Garden. It's just 260 meters. Walk it in two minutes. The Tube ride takes 20 seconds. Why even bother?
The Name "Tube" Is Newer Than You Think
People called it "the Underground" for decades. The word "Tube" only got popular in the 1900s.
Today, "the Tube" is the common name. But the official logo still says "Underground."
And that roundel logo? It was designed in 1908. It’s older than your great-grandparents. And it looks exactly the same.
