Bob!
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The original poster was coming from Victoria!
The Large One
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The most recent NSC meet-up...
clapham_gull
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But in the history of "how do I get to Leyton" threads on here, we do like to offer all the alternatives.
The Cardinal
Bishop of Withdean
What is this thing they call "The Tube" and does it sell alcoholic refreshment?
clapham_gull
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Banned by Boris.
Jimmy Grimble
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Incidentally, has anyone on here ever been caught drinking on the tube? Or does anyone know of anyone who has been?
clapham_gull
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Nope, but it's one of those things I've noticed is frowned upon by fellow passengers. If you open up a can, expect lots of nasty looks.
Even worse light up a fag, you'll be grassed up before you take the first puff.
I suspect it's something to do with being underground and the slight feeling of danger because of certain events. Anything that makes other passengers feel uneasy (e.g. others being pissed up and annoying), expect a few stares at least. Remember on the tube you can't change carriage between stations (according to the rules...)
You still see the odd idiot having a crafty cigarette. It's the ultimate no-no after the Kings Cross disaster.
seagulls4ever
New member
- Oct 2, 2003
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British Transport Police got me just as I was about to pass through a barrier to get onto the tube at London Bridge, told me to drink it outside or chuck it away. That's the only time I've ever tried to take drink on.
Jimmy Grimble
Well-known member
Yeah fellow passengers aren't particularly partial to watching someone else drink a bottle of Budweiser on a Saturday morning/night, and I don't blame them.
But we'll keep doing it 'till we get caught. Our intentions are good
(i.e. to get happily pissed)
But we'll keep doing it 'till we get caught. Our intentions are good
(i.e. to get happily pissed)I saw a kiddie about to open a bottle'o'beer on the tube and his mates quietly told him to hang fire until they got off...........
as someone who's travelled the tube for 20 years.....it has become a definite no-no,
where once it was fairly common-place.....
as someone who's travelled the tube for 20 years.....it has become a definite no-no,
where once it was fairly common-place.....
Six pints of Pedigree and a couple of diuretics before getting on the tube will make needing a piss before half-time last Saturday seem trivial.
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
Dear resident London Transport Sages,
Do any of you know how a skinflint like me can save a few pennies on the tube ride from L/Bridge to Leyton? It's about 4 quid each way now (I think) & it's a bloody outrage, quite frankly. It's little wonder that Orient have such poor attendances!
Yours,
Antagonized of Hove
Do any of you know how a skinflint like me can save a few pennies on the tube ride from L/Bridge to Leyton? It's about 4 quid each way now (I think) & it's a bloody outrage, quite frankly. It's little wonder that Orient have such poor attendances!
Yours,
Antagonized of Hove
Oyster card
Or buy a travelcard with your ticket from brighton - doesn't add that much more to the cost.
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
What's that? Can I purchase one in my local Waitrose, perhaps??
What is Oyster? | Transport for London
No but if you purchase a pint of Old Rosie in Wetherspoons then you get a free Oyster card.
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
Much obliged for the advice there guys. Sounds like I might be drinking cider on Saturday after all then. 
clapham_gull
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A non Oyster (cash) fare from Leicester Square to Covent Garden is apparently the most expensive train journey in the world.
( miles traveled per pound )
( miles traveled per pound )