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7 annoying things about commuting on the London Underground Jubilee line

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Vincent
Published date18 June 2021
Date18 June 2021
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
It’s also the only Tube line with actual 4G, which never ceases to surprise many Londoners.

But, as with every Underground line on the network, it still has its disadvantages and city goers always love a good moan from time to time.

Here are some of the most annoying things you might encounter during a trip on the Jubilee line.

The crowds at North Greenwich

Although obviously not applicable in recent times, the crowds from the O2 before or after a concert are not something you want to come across often.

But if you’re relying on the Jubilee Line to take you out and about, it’s very likely you’ll have experienced the rush from gig-goers.

A semi-quiet train soon becomes packed within seconds when you go through North Greenwich at the wrong time.

Swarms of people descending onto North Greenwich tube when you’re just going about your business is not ideal.

How far away it is from other lines

If you need to change at the Jubilee Line, keep in mind it may take you longer than you think.

From the hoards of escalators as Westminster to that absolute trek to the Victoria and Piccadilly lines at Green Park.

It sometimes can be best to avoid use of this line if you’re in a rush.

And don’t even get me started on the distance between the Northern Line and Jubilee Line at Waterloo.

There’s always delays

Although not the worst line by any means in terms of delays, a delay on the Jubilee Line can leave you very stuck.

If you’re out at either end of London, it’s not always the easiest to find an alternative if you’re left without a running train.

Have you ever not been delayed on the way to Waterloo It feels almost inevitable at this point.

The maze that is Stratford station

If you’re a Jubilee line regular, you’ll know it terminates at Stratford station -which has a host of connections.

But often it’s not that easy to tell where you need to go next.

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