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!