If you’re familiar with this little corner of the internet, it’s highly likely that you’re aware of the rather sizeable soft spot that I have for the city’s trailblazing transport network. Spanning the length and breadth of the capital (and beyond), the London Underground is impressively intricate, spanning 250 miles via 11 lines and 272 stations. So, there’s a lot going on beneath the streets of our city. But this game-changing Tube map certainly makes it a lot easier to navigate.
Now, I know what you’re thinking, folks. There’s nothing particularly pioneering about a London Tube map. But this is not your average London Tube map, my friends. This is a live London Tube map, detailing the exact location, destination, and model of each and every train on the London Underground – in real time.
The live London Tube map
Londonunderground.live does what it says on the tin, really. Created by engineer and writer, Ben James; the animated map uses Transport for London open data to pinpoint the exact location of each train, along with where it’s heading and how long it will take to reach the next few stations. The same reliable and oh-so recognisable colours that we all know and love represent the Tube lines, and each stop is signified by a little circle. You can watch the trains move along the lines in real time, and you can even see any traffic, delays, or blockages along the way.
Not only is it extremely useful, the map is also pretty entertaining to use. It’s interactive, so you can zoom in and out, checking in on how the Tubes are getting on in different parts of the city. When completely zoomed out, you can see an expansive topogrophy of London, and as you begin to zoom in, 3D images of the most legendary London landmarks begin to appear. Try not to spend too much time gawping at the mesmerising map, though – we wouldn’t want you to miss your Tube, after all.
Find out more and explore the live London Tube map here.
