Jubilee Line

The Jubilee line on the London Underground (“the Tube”), was built in two major sections – initially to Charing Cross in Central London, and later extended in 1999 to Stratford in East London.

The later stations are notable for their larger size and safety features (both being attempts to future proof the line). Out of 27 stations served, 13 are below ground.

The Jubilee line is coloured silver/grey on the Tube map.

The line is scheduled to switch to automatic train operation in 2009, using the SelTrac system currently in use on the Docklands Light Railway. Equipment installation and testing for this began in late 2006.

When North Greenwich was opened, it was constructed to enable a branch extension to be built eastwards to Thamesmead. At present there are no plans to construct this branch route.

Plans were put forward in 1974 and again in 2004 for a West Hampstead Interchange, to connect the three West Hampstead stations in one complex, but plans were put on hold in 2007 due to uncertainty over the North London Line rail franchise.