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Old January 10th 13, 05:48 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default Daily Telegraph: 150 fascinating Tube facts

On 2013\01\09 22:27, Recliner wrote:

36. The eastern extension of the Jubilee line is the only Underground line
to feature glass screens to deter "jumpers".


No, it's to do with ventilation.

55. The Jubilee Line is the only one to connect with all the other
Underground Lines.


That was the case when the ELL was part of the network. Now Bakerloo,
Central, Circle, Jubilee and Northern lines all connect with all others.

65. Edward Johnston designed the font for the London Underground in 1916.
The font he came up with is still in use today.


No, it's been modified to form New Johnston Font.

110. The Central Line has the most tube stations with no surface building
(Bank, Bethnal Green, Chancery Lane, Gants Hill, Notting Hill Gate)


NHG might not a surface entrance building, but it has a rather large
roof on the circle platforms clearly visible from above.