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The Jubilee line is going 24-hour this weekend as it becomes the third line to adopt the revolutionary Night Tube.
Thousands of passengers will be able to travel between Stratford and Stanmore throughout the night from Friday, with one train every ten minutes.
The line includes Canary Wharf, major stations Waterloo and London Bridge and is also close to two of London’s biggest venues; the O2 arena and Wembley Stadium.
It has been hailed as a “game-changer” for partygoers and workers alike.
An O2 spokeswoman told the Standard: “Over 60 per cent of our fans already use the Jubilee line to reach us. That will grow, the experience will improve, and it will enhance options for the teams who work here too.”
The Night Tube first launched on August 19 on the Central and Victoria lines, with over 100,000 people making use of it in the first weekend.
The Northern and Piccadilly lines are set to be added this autumn, although Transport for London has not given an exact date yet.
Sadiq Khan said: “The launch on the Jubilee line will support thousands more workers like nurses, cleaners and people who work in our bars and restaurants — many of whom currently take two night buses to get home. It will also serve some of our city’s key venues, with the O2, Wembley Stadium and Stratford on the route.”
Night fares on the Jubilee line will be the same as standard off-peak, while day travelcards will still be accepted for journeys made until 04.29 the next morning.
Some bus services will be extended in order to meet the increased demand for traveling to and from Night Tube stations.
All stations will be staffed by London Underground employees throughout the night, while there will also be an enhanced presence of British Transport Police officers.
The Circle is likely to be the sixth Night Tube line, meaning the 24-hour service will connect to all mainline train stations.
There are long-term hopes to extend it to the District and Metropolitan lines, and on Crossrail between Paddington and Abbey Wood after it opens in 2018.
The Jubilee line is going 24-hour this weekend as it becomes the third line to adopt the revolutionary Night Tube.
Thousands of passengers will be able to travel between Stratford and Stanmore throughout the night from Friday, with one train every ten minutes.
The line includes Canary Wharf, major stations Waterloo and London Bridge and is also close to two of London’s biggest venues; the O2 arena and Wembley Stadium.
It has been hailed as a “game-changer” for partygoers and workers alike.
An O2 spokeswoman told the Standard: “Over 60 per cent of our fans already use the Jubilee line to reach us. That will grow, the experience will improve, and it will enhance options for the teams who work here too.”
The Night Tube first launched on August 19 on the Central and Victoria lines, with over 100,000 people making use of it in the first weekend.
The Northern and Piccadilly lines are set to be added this autumn, although Transport for London has not given an exact date yet.
Sadiq Khan said: “The launch on the Jubilee line will support thousands more workers like nurses, cleaners and people who work in our bars and restaurants — many of whom currently take two night buses to get home. It will also serve some of our city’s key venues, with the O2, Wembley Stadium and Stratford on the route.”
Night fares on the Jubilee line will be the same as standard off-peak, while day travelcards will still be accepted for journeys made until 04.29 the next morning.
Some bus services will be extended in order to meet the increased demand for traveling to and from Night Tube stations.
All stations will be staffed by London Underground employees throughout the night, while there will also be an enhanced presence of British Transport Police officers.
The Circle is likely to be the sixth Night Tube line, meaning the 24-hour service will connect to all mainline train stations.
There are long-term hopes to extend it to the District and Metropolitan lines, and on Crossrail between Paddington and Abbey Wood after it opens in 2018.
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