Why does a two-stop line close so early? It’s not built for night owls. It’s built for suits with briefcases.
Ninety percent of its passengers are commuters. They go home before 7 PM. The line follows them.
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And the trains are tiny. Only four cars long. Compare that to the Central Line’s eight cars. It’s a toy train.
A Final, Very Specific Warning
If you’re at Bank Station after 00:30 on a weekday, do not go down the stairs to the W&C platform. It’s locked like a vault.
You’ll find a gate. A very sad, lonely gate. And a sign that says “Last train has departed.” It knows you goofed.
Sometimes, staff will let you through if you look desperate. But don’t count on it. Pack a sandwich and accept your fate.
