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Is London tube a train?
Tube trains are trains, the Tube is just the colloquial name for the London Underground train network, where the deep level lines have tunnels which are round like tubes.London Underground trains come in two sizes, larger sub-surface trains and smaller deep-tube trains. Since the early 1960s all passenger trains have been electric multiple units (EMUs) with sliding doors.The London Underground is often called the Tube because of the shape of the tunnels. The London Underground is one of the oldest metro systems in the world, opening in 1863. When the Central Line Railway opened in 1900, it was called the Twopenny Tube, referencing the price of a ticket.

What is the difference between the London Tube and the rail : “The Tube” refers to the London Underground that services most of the city, “The Overground” is the rail network that serves Greater London, and “The National Rail” is the train service that connects London to other parts of the UK.

Is the London Underground a tram or train

London Underground
A sub-surface Metropolitan line train (S8 Stock) at Farringdon
Overview
Locale Greater London, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire
Transit type Rapid transit

Is London tube same as Metro : Metro is used by other cities to brand their underground or light rail systems (eg Paris, Shanghai, Newcastle UK). The London branding is Underground or "the Tube".

Metro is used by other cities to brand their underground or light rail systems (eg Paris, Shanghai, Newcastle UK). The London branding is Underground or "the Tube".

Metro is used by other cities to brand their underground or light rail systems (eg Paris, Shanghai, Newcastle UK). The London branding is Underground or "the Tube".

Do Londoners say Tube or underground

The word is actually Tube, it's just that some of the various regional accents and pronunciations in the UK can make it sound like Chube. So if you're travelling on the London Underground system its generally easier to say 'I'm going on the underground or I'm going by tube.Between most points, bus travel is usually cheaper than train travel. For instance, from my home to central London, the bus fare is £1.55. By Tube train, the fare is either £2.50 or £3.00.The trams are most definitely not a part of the Tube.

Metro is used by other cities to brand their underground or light rail systems (eg Paris, Shanghai, Newcastle UK). The London branding is Underground or "the Tube".

What’s the difference between a train and a subway : Train- runs along a mainline railway, and makes long journeys. There are many types of trains. Subway- typically underground, but some lines go on an overpass or even on street level with grade crossings (CTA's L for example), can take people places faster and more efficiently.

Is metro and train different : Trains are used for intercity or long distance commuting. Metro are a mass rapid transit system inside a city. It can be underground, elevated or at grade, so don't get fooled by an elevated metro, like in Bangkok, Chicago… Or at grade like in London suburb.

How do Americans call the Tube

In some American cities, the subway is a railway system in which electric trains travel below the ground in tunnels. In other cities this is called the metro.

Daily Travel Card Prices

Type Day Anytime Price Off-Peak Day Price
Adult Zones 1-2 £8.10 £8.10
Adult Zones 1-3 £9.60 £9.60
Adult Zones 1-4 £11.70 £11.70
Adult Zones 1-5 £13.90 £13.90

There is not one general rule of thumb. If you pay by Oyster, the rail fare should be similar/the same as the tube fare to a station in the same zone. Paper single tickets may be entirely different. In general, tubes are more frequent than National Rail services, but tend to stop more often and are thus slower.

Can I use a train ticket on Tube : If your journey involves travelling via or across London to connect with another National Rail service, your ticket should include the cost of transfer on London Underground, DLR, Thameslink or Elizabeth line services between the relevant stations. Your ticket will be marked with a cross ( + ) sign.