October 7th 2024.
During rush hour in London, it's a common sight to see people cramming into carriages on the Northern line. It's safe to say that most people don't enjoy taking the Tube at this time of day. But if we were to rank the lines based on how terrible they are, some may be considered slightly better than others. According to EasyTubeMap.com, the Victoria line takes the top spot for the most frequent service during weekday peak times, with a whopping 36 trains per hour. This makes it one of the most frequent lines in the entire world. EasyTubeMap.com, a website that creates downloadable maps of the London Underground, has even designed a map where the thickness of the lines represents the frequency of the rush hour service.
Following closely behind the Victoria line is the Central line, with a tie between the Northern and Jubilee lines for third place. The Piccadilly, District, and Elizabeth lines all fall into fifth place with similar frequencies. The Bakerloo and Metropolitan lines come next, followed by the Waterloo & City line. At the bottom of the list are the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines, with the lowest frequency of trains. The map and a bar chart displaying the same statistics were shared on Reddit, where one user commented, "I'm always surprised by how infrequent the Circle line is. I've waited over 10 minutes for a train to cover the section between Aldgate and Tower Hill or HSK and Gloucester Rd. As a non Londoner, it's very unlike London for it to be that infrequent."
However, frequency is not the only factor that determines the quality of a line. The Central Line, for example, has the highest number of passengers, with 260 million people using it each year. Anyone who has traveled on the Central Line during peak hour can attest to the fact that it's not uncommon to have to wait for multiple trains before being able to board. And while the Victoria line may have the most frequent service, it's also been officially named the hottest line, with average temperatures reaching 30°C during the summer of 2023, according to TFL data. The Central and Bakerloo lines follow closely behind with average temperatures of 26.7°C and 26°C, respectively.
But that's not all - the Victoria line also takes the crown for the noisiest line in 2022, based on the number of noise complaints made to TFL. So while it may have the most frequent service, it also has its downsides. This begs the question - is the Victoria line really the "best" line for rush hour? Some may argue that there are other factors to consider, such as temperature and noise levels. What do you think? Is there a line that's more bearable during peak times? It's safe to say that taking the Tube in London during rush hour is never a pleasant experience, regardless of the line.
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