From autumn 2015, Londoners and visitors to the capital will be able to travel on the Jubilee, Victoria and most of the Piccadilly, Central and Northern tube lines at any hour of the night on Fridays and Saturdays. The Night Tube network will support London’s vibrant night-time economy and boost businesses, jobs and leisure opportunities.
The ALMR has welcomed this confirmation that London Underground services will run a 24-hour timetable on Friday and Saturday nights, with ALMR Chief Executive, Kate Nicholls saying:
“We welcome today’s confirmation that Tube services in London will run throughout the night, something for which the ALMR has campaigned for over five years.
“Extended services in the capital will allow more customers the chance to enjoy the city’s licensed hospitality, providing a boost for pubs, clubs and restaurants and supporting the vibrant night-time economy. One-third of town centre revenue is generated after dark and this move will give more customers the chance to enjoy a drink or meal-out in the city centre with the peace of mind that they will be able to get home safely and quickly.
“A later-running London Underground will offer more chance for the gradual dispersal of customers from the busy city centre. The Licensed hospitality sector has worked hard, through best practice schemes like Best Bar None and Purple Flag, to make our towns and cities safe and attractive destinations; an improved transport infrastructure will allow pubs and bars more opportunity to entertain their customers without fear of costly or dangerous bottle-necks at closing time.”