The Underground is the quickest and easiest way of getting around the whole of London. Londoners call the underground ‘Tube’, and use it very extensively. ‘Tube’ trains run from approximately 0530 to 2400 hrs Mondays to Saturdays, 0730-2300 hrs on Sundays. The underground stations are conveniently located - simply look for the London Underground circular symbol in the street and you will soon find it. There are 10 basic lines plus the East London line and the Docklands Railway. Each line has a name but you’ll probably find the colours easier to remember. Most lines have branches, so be sure to note which branch you need. Destinations are shown on the front of the trains and on platform indicators. Electronic signs on the platform tell you the final stop and route of the next train. There are also platform signs which indicate how many minutes you’ll have to wait for the train to arrive. A pocket map of the tube network is available for free from each Underground ticket counter. There is also a large map on the wall of each platform. Once you got the underground system right you’ll find it very easy to use. If you have some problems, don’t hesitate to ask the underground clerks or the passengers to give you directions - they are usually eager to help.