Do trains run on Christmas Day?
EVERYONE deserved to spend Christmas with their loved ones, and that is why during this time of year, many services shut so that staff can go home and enjoy a warm holiday with their family.
Here is what you need to know about trains and Tfl running on Christmas day.
Do trains run on Christmas Day?
Staff that work for the National Railway also have a family to get to and want to spend some time with their loved ones over the holidays.
That is why trains do not run on Christmas day.
If you are planning to travel over the festive period, it would be best to do so on Christmas Eve.
On Boxing Day, trains do not run either except for some airport transfer services.
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When did trains stop running on Christmas Day?
The last train to run on Christmas day was in 1964.
The reason behind the stoppage of service is explained by the Association of Train Operating Companies which says: “After 1948, Christmas Day train services went into decline.”
The number got even worse during the 1950s and the reason for it is that “cars were more accessible.”
That is why they decided to give their staff a break and stop running trains on Christmas Day.
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Does TfL run on Christmas Day?
Transport for London followed the railway’s lead and decided to close off their stations too on Christmas.
The last tube to run on Christmas was in 1979 and from then, all London Underground operations stopped on the special holiday.
That means that buses, trams, tubes and overground trains do not run.
Can you get an Uber on Christmas Day?
Uber are still there to take people from one place to another on Christmas day.
They might charge at a higher rate than usual because they would be in high demand, considering that there are no other means of transportation unless you have your own car.
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Despite this, they can still be cheaper than independent taxi companies and so are still a good option to get around with.
If you decide to share the Uber with someone else then that will only make it cheaper.