Do London Tubes Run on Christmas Day
It’s not just to annoy tourists. It’s because Tube drivers have families too. And they deserve a turkey sandwich and a nap. Union agreements are tight. No one works on Christmas unless it’s an emergency.
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Even the maintenance staff get the day off. The tunnels go quiet. No one is painting the track or fixing the signals. The Underground becomes a ghost town.
Funny enough, the only people underground on Christmas morning are a few engineers and pigeons. Yes, pigeons. They love the empty stations. It’s their annual holiday.
What About Tourists?
Oh, they panic. Every year. They arrive at a station at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day, bags in hand, crying. The signs say “No service.” They stare at the map like it’s a labyrinth.
But London is ready. Buses run. Not many, but some. Black cabs are available for triple the price. And walking? Honestly, London is beautiful on Christmas morning. Empty streets. No honking. It’s a hidden secret.
One year, a couple from Australia walked from King’s Cross to St. Paul’s. Took them 90 minutes. They saw squirrels. They took selfies. They said it was better than the Tube.