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| Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Jubilee line |
Back by popular demand!
The Jubilee line, named for the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, was opened on 30 April 1979. This year, we continue to mark its Ruby anniversary - 40 years in service - as well as the 20th anniversary of the extension from Green Park to Stratford, which opened in 1999. |
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We're celebrating this landmark anniversary with two exclusive events next month!
Travel on the original route of the Jubilee line, including the section between Green Park and Charing Cross which usually isn't open to the public, while hearing from experts about the history of the line.
At Charing Cross, you'll be able to stay on the train as it manoeuvres into the overrun tunnel, and visit the driver's cab to see the rarely-seen view ahead, as well as join a tour of the station and tunnels below. |
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| Prince Charles in the cab of a Jubilee line train on its official opening |
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| Did you know? |
Charing Cross was one of the first stations to have recorded voice announcements! The first experiment seems to have been carried out in 1921 on the escalators at Charing Cross and Oxford Circus.
Passengers heard: "Please keep moving. If you must stand, stand on the right. Some are in a hurry - don’t impede them" |
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