New Underground map designed to help claustrophobic passengers

Transport for London has released a new map showing which stations and sections of its rail and Underground route are below ground, in a bid to aid passengers with claustrophobia or other anxiety conditions.

The map also shows which London Overground, Docklands Light Railway and TfL routes are in tunnels. More than half the London Underground stations are above ground, with only the Victoria and Waterloo & City lines entirely below ground.

Anxiety UK Chief Executive Nicky Lidbetter said: “For those with anxiety conditions such as panic attacks and claustrophobia, we know that travel by the underground can be problematic and challenging.

“This new map is an excellent resource for those wishing to avoid journeys where there are tunnels, serving as a great pre-journey planning aid and increasing access to public transport.

“I hope the map will encourage those with claustrophobia and/or panic attacks, who have previously avoided this form of public transport out of fear, to reconsider their use of the Tube.”