So next time you’re sitting on a packed Central line train, creeping along at 12 mph, don’t get angry. Remind yourself that it’s doing exactly what it’s meant to do: getting you home. It’s not a bullet train. It’s your reliable, grumpy, slightly pokey friend who always shows up.
And honestly? 20.5 mph is pretty impressive when you remember the first passengers in 1863 travelled by gas-lit steam train. Be grateful you’re not breathing in coal smoke while doing 6 mph.
So how fast does the London Tube go? Fast enough. Fast enough for a coffee, a podcast, and a deep sigh of relief when you finally reach your stop.
