why is there no tube line in south london?

Answer 1

I believe the reasons are historical. When the tube system began development, there was already a good overground system in South London, at that time far better than in North London. So the tube covered (or tunnelled under :)) areas which at that time had poor public transport.

Another factor was land ownership. Vast areas of London's Docklands were in public ownership and obviously vital for Britains international trade at that time. All south of the river, couldn't be built on - though of course that has all changed now.

Answer 2

Largely due to the fact that the surface railway network is better developed in the south. Therefore there was little scope for expansion in that direction. Partly due to the underground actually taking over a number of surface railways in the North in the 30's and 40's (Northern/Central lines). Also all of central London is actually north of the Thames anyway. It is incorrect to say there are 'no' tube lines in the south - just nowhere near so much mileage.

Answer 3

Where in south london?
There are tube lines criss-crossing the whole of South London, some that stretch out through South London to Surrey. All over London 'underground' tubes often become surface trains for a stretch of track that can be miles long. London's geology is complex below ground, landmarks are many above ground, and a network of disused tude tunnels, Victorian sewers, WWII bunkers and dozens of other underground structures make building further tunnels difficult - and London's rich archaeology has to be considered. Hence the rise and extension of the Docklands Light Railway linking city to the Isle of Dogs - this also crosses to South of the river.

Answer 4

there are more tube stations in the north of London than the south because there is a lot of hard rock to dig through on the south of London and when the tube tunnels were dug out they didn't have the technology or heavy plant that is available now.

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Answer 6

Not true

The Northern Line operates south of the river between Waterloo and Morden, as well as between London Bridge and Morden.

The Bakerloo line operates south of the river between Waterloo and Elephant & Castle.

The Jubilee line operates south of the river between Waterloo and Canada Water, as well as serving North Greenwich.

The Victoria line operates south of the river between Vauxhall and Brixton.

The Waterloo & City line serves Waterloo.



In addition, there are the following Underground lines:

District Line from Richmond to Kew Bridge
District Line from Wimbledon to East Putney
East London Line from Rotherhithe to New Cross
East London Line from Rotherhithe to New Cross Gate.

Answer 7

The Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Victoria lines run into South London - what are you on about?

Answer 8

The ground type in the south is too soft to build an underground system. There would be a high risk of collapse when the tunnels are built. The tubes that are in the south are not deep level tunnels for this reason (I believe those tunnels were built using the cut and cover technique - you cut a trench and then cover it to produce a tunnel).

Answer 9

There are plenty of tube lines in South London.

Answer 10

Well, there's plenty in south-west london, but none in south-east london. Its probably because they felt that there were sufficient overground rail services serving that part of town.