The London Underground's 156 stations that are actually above the ground
The London Underground is a marvel of its kind - as the original underground metro system, it's been the map for a great many other cities. But it's name is...well, misleading. More than half of it is above ground, for one. That's right, 156 of the 272 stations on the map are actually above the ground. In the case of Whitechapel, the Underground even boasts tracks above the Overground. Confusing, right? READ MORE: London Underground map shows what Tube system would look like in New York style TfL put together a handy map for people with claustrophobia or anxiety, who could find largely underground journeys stressful. Mapping out these stations "will help a range of customers navigate the network more comfortably by showing them routes they can take to avoid areas with large stretches of tunnels," according to TfL. Nicky Lidbetter, Chief Executive from Anxiety UK, said: "For those with anxiety conditions such as panic attacks and claustrophobia, we know...