The London Underground map, commonly known as the Tube map, is a schematic transport map that shows the lines, stations, and services of the London Underground network. It was first designed by Harry Beck in 1931 as a non- geographic, diagrammatic map to help passengers understand the network more simply and quickly. The map uses a distinctive design with horizontal, vertical, and 45-degree angle lines, different colors for each line, and symbols for interchanges and services. The map has evolved to include not only the traditional Underground lines but also services like the Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, Elizabeth line, Tramlink, and Thameslink. It also shows fare zones, connections to National Rail services, airports, river services, and step-free access station notations. Updated versions of the map are available for free from Transport for London (TfL) and in different formats including printed and digital apps. The Tube map is widely regarded as an iconic piece of design and is used as a model for many other transit maps around the world.
For quick access, official and updated Tube maps can be found on the TfL website and mobile apps such as the "Tube Map - London Underground" app which provides offline access, live departures, and journey planning features.
If a specific version or format of the London Underground map is desired, or for interactive and live-train tracking maps, those can be accessed via official TfL resources or live map websites.
