How do I know which Tube to get on?

Before beginning your journey, it's always best to grab a Tube map, or at least check the big maps that can be found on the wall in the entrance of every station – although if you feel you still need guidance during your journey, each train has maps of the line it travels along plastered on its walls – check them if ...

How do you know which tube train to get on?

Your destination will be listed on a sign that gives you the direction (eastbound, westbound etc.) at the top. Follow the signs and check you're on the right platform by looking at the destination list on the platform wall.

How do I know which inner tube to get?

The size is almost always written somewhere on the sidewall of the tyre. Inner tubes typically state a wheel diameter and width range for which they will work, e.g. 26 x 1.95-2.125", indicating that the tube is intended to fit a 26 inch tyre with a width of between 1.95 inches and 2.125 inches.

How do you use the London tube for the first time?

The easiest and quickest way to travel on the London underground is to use a contactless card. You are now able to tap your card at the entrance gates to every tube station and again at the gates at the station you exit. Purchasing tickets and travel cards will also enable you to access London's transportation network.

How do I know which train carriage to get on?

Finding your carriage

If you have a reserved seat, then you'll need to know where to find the right carriage! All trains with reserved seating will have the carriage letter either on the door or by the door.

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How do I know what platform to go on for a train?

If you enter your departure station (and optionally the station you are going to on that train) on the Live Trains page, you will be able to see the platform from which each train is leaving, once this is announced. At the station, all information about trains and platforms should be displayed on live departure boards.

How do I know which platform my train will arrive on?

Q. How to find the platform number on which the train arrives by phone? A: You can know the platform number by calling the Railway enquiry number: 139.

How do tourists use the Tube in London?

The easiest and cheapest way to travel on the London Underground is by using pay as you go, with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card. A Visitor Oyster card can be sent to your home address before you arrive in London.

What is the Tube etiquette in London?

Do you tap in and out on London Tube?

To pay the right fare, always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end. On a bus or tram you only need to touch in. Because where you touch in and out tells us where you've travelled from and to, so we can charge you the right fare for your journey.

How to choose the right tube?

There are two important dimensions you must know when selecting a tube: The diameter of your wheel and the width of your tire. You need both to select the correct tube size. These dimensions can be found on your tire: Diameter x Width.

What does 25 622 mean?

ETRTO bicycle tyre size measurements

ETRTO bicycle tyre sizes appear as two digits separated by a dash: For example, 23-622, 25-622 or 28-622. The bike tyre size meaning is deciphered as follows: 23-622 / 25-622 / 47-622. The first digit is the tyre's width in millimetres at a given pressure and rim width.

When to change inner tube?

Frequent Punctures: If you find yourself patching up punctures more often than you'd like, it's a sign your inner tubes are giving up. Visible Damage: Keep an eye out for signs of wear, such as thinning, cracking, or visible punctures. Age and Usage: Over time, tubes lose their elasticity.

How do I know where the front of the train is?

Just look for the end of the platform that has the coloured light signal. This will be at the front of the train when it arrives, so the train will come from the opposite end.

What is the cheapest way to use the tube?

Using pay as you go (paying only for the journeys you make when you travel) is the easiest and cheapest way to pay for travel in London. You don't have to work out the cost of your journey in advance or buy tickets. You can pay as you go using: A contactless card or device (overseas charges may apply)

Which Tube line to covent garden?

Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly Line. Covent Garden's tube station is a very short walk from the Market Building at the end of James Street.

How to use the Tube in London for beginners?

At the barrier, insert or tap your London tube card or payment card as shown. Once it opens, walk through quickly, as you'll see others do. On the escalators, stand on the right if you're staying still. People use the left-hand side to walk up or down.

What is the tip rule in London?

What is the single yellow line rule in London?

Single yellow lines mean no waiting or parking during the times shown on nearby signs or at the entrance to a controlled parking zone. There are no standard times or rules so you must always check the signs before waiting or parking.

How to pay for the Tube as a tourist?

You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card. It also offers great value as pay as you go is cheaper than buying single tickets and you get daily and weekly capping.

Is there an app for London Tube?

TfL Go app - Maps, routes and more to plan your journey - Transport for London.

How do you find out which platform your train is on?

The platform number should be displayed directly underneath the train's departure time. Exact platform information is usually released about 10-20 minutes before the train departs. If it's not available just yet, we'll estimate which platform we think it might depart from based on historical data.

How do I check if my train is where?

IRCTC Live Train Running Status is a system created by the Indian Railways that allows passengers to easily track their train's exact location. To spot your train, you simply have to enter the five-digit train number or the name of the train in the 'Train Running Status' form.

What is PNR in a train?

The PNR full form is the Passenger Name Record, which is a unique and critical number. PNR 10-digit number is automatically generated by the IRCTC when booking a train ticket. The PNR is like a digital certificate that encompasses the journey details of one or more passengers.