The Open Guide to London: the free London guide

• Tube Users' Top Annoyances (from thetube.com)
• Tube Etiquette Poll (from thetube.com)
• Underground Etiquette (a good-humoured approach from independent website Going Underground -- turn off javascript and popups before you visit, for the best experience...)

Why is tube etiquette important?

Some behaviour is simply annoying, but since the tube is a very heavily used system, certain behaviours have become necessary for reasons of safety - for example, not standing at the top or bottom of escalators or entrances. Most locals will be forgiving of an initial offence, especially in the more 'touristy' areas, but don;t expect too much leeway during rush hour!