#Bakerloo Line

[haxanbroker]

Bakerloo Line northbound platform, Embankment station. London, July 2015.

[londonedge]

A Bakerloo Line underground train

Is it particularly sad and tragic to have a favourite London underground train because, I have to confess, my personal favourite is the Bakerloo Line? Travelling on the Bakerloo Line feels like a real step back in time with the carriage’s brown colouring, saggy seats and curved partitioning. Hardly surprising as the trains on the Bakerloo Line are now over 50 years old!

This photo was originally posted to my blog, An Every Day Thing. Given the historical nature of this carriage and its aesthetically appealing curves, as an object of beauty, I considered posting it to Sometimes London. However, it is still also just a grubby underground train for commuters so I decided it is probably somewhat urban and therefore belongs on London Edge.

[charingcrossstation]

29 October 2022

Via

[aneverydaything]

Day 1698, 15 February 2023

[cocteautwinslyrics]

[124daisies]

New For You, 1939

[tmarshconnors]

Life without the London Underground.

Life without the London Underground would have a significant impact on the daily routines and transportation system in London. The Underground is one of the busiest transportation systems in the world and is used by millions of people every day to travel to work, school, and other destinations.

Without the Underground, commuters would have to rely on other modes of transportation such as buses, taxis, or bicycles. This would likely result in increased traffic congestion, longer travel times, and more pollution. It would also require significant investment in new transportation infrastructure to accommodate the increased demand.

The lack of the Underground would also impact London's economy, as many businesses rely on the easy access provided by the Tube to attract customers and employees. Without the Underground, some businesses might struggle to attract customers, and employees might face longer commutes or higher transportation costs.

Finally, the cultural and social impact of the Underground cannot be overstated. The Tube is not only a transportation system, but also a cultural icon that has been featured in literature, music, and film. It is a symbol of London and its people, and its absence would undoubtedly be felt by both locals and tourists alike.

In conclusion, life without the London Underground would be challenging and would require significant changes to London's transportation and infrastructure systems. It is difficult to imagine London without the Tube, as it has become an integral part of the city's identity and culture.

[hellomarkyboy]

On the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the 1972 stock trains to the Bakerloo Line on Londons' Underground, we sampled a ride from Harrow & Wealdstone to Elephant & Castle, covering the whole line. 26/06/2022

[portugalthecitadel]

pictures inside on the 1972 tube stock CHEERS

[petite-gloom]

Do you think you’ll miss the hustle and bustle of where you live now? Or hopping on the train to go anywhere you want like London etc..? I mean I can’t wait to see the future vids of the greenery 🌳 I live semi rural and I couldn’t imagine it any other way :)

im not sure! i grew up in london, but always spent a lot of time in wales (or travelling to other more rural places in the uk) and enjoy both in equal amounts. i cant imagine having had my childhood anywhere else, but i also love the countryside very much- it's so different in some ways, but not that different in others. it feels freer somehow, everything a little less tense.

ultimately if we can't find a house to rent where my family are, we might have to look at living somewhere like cardiff instead- more expensive, but more options. in which case it'll just be a new hustle and bustle, and only 90 mins ish from london. in some ways it's more ideal because neither of us drive, but it is further from family. we'll just have to see 🥲 i can imagine myself living longer term in cardiff, but i'd be lying if i said i didn't really want a couple of good years close to family first.

[haxanbroker]

Regent's Park station. London, January 2024.

[lost-decade]

[charingcrossstation]

15 March 2023

(C) KAOS

[katharine-hepburn]

it was worth it bc i got to see one of my favorite paintings and didnt even have to go to chicago to do it

[124daisies]

Bakerloo Extension, 1939

[fakezucchini]

Damn the bakerloo line. Must it be a squeaky as a West Virginia coal train??