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Night Tube: London Underground services to resume on two lines - BBC News

Revellers look happy as the night tube approaches

The Night Tube service is to reopen on two London Underground lines.

Services between 01:00 and 05:30 will begin on the Central and Victoria lines from 27 November.

Thousands had signed a petition demanding the service reopen in the wake of Sarah Everard's murder, so that women have safer ways to get home.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said the service will "make a huge difference to people travelling around our city at night".

"I know how important this is to London's thriving night time economy, to London's recovery and to the confidence and safety of everyone travelling home at night, particularly women and girls," he added.

"I am determined to make our city as safe as possible for all Londoners."

A passenger watches a night tube pass through an underground station

Mr Khan said the Central and Victoria lines were selected "because they're the busiest" and "people have more confidence using the busiest lines".

Other lines will reopen once enough staff are available, he added.

The Night Tube, which first began in August 2016 and ran on selected lines on Fridays and Saturdays, was halted when lockdown began last year.

Services were suspended because drivers were needed for daytime services, where demand has been higher.

Last trains in central London currently leave at 01:00 BST and restart at 05:30.

More than 138,000 people have signed the petition to have the Night Tube reinstated.

Empty Tube platform

Mared Parry, a journalist who launched one petition calling for the return of the Night Tube, said she was "over the moon about" about the return of the service.

"I knew this was something that people all across London were frustrated about - we were being urged to go out and help the economy get back on its feet but were ultimately left out in the cold and to our own devices."

Conservative London Assembly Member Emma Best said: "The Night Tube provides not only a safe route home but a safe haven for women and girls at night. And it's essential for shift workers and the vulnerable."

While she welcomed the announcement Ms Best said "two out of five lines isn't good enough".

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