2007 Literbike Shootout - Mind the Gap

The subway system in London covers hundreds of miles of track and ferries almost 3 million people about town every day. It’s by far the easiest way to get around the huge metropolis and is a major part of that city’s culture. Affectionately known as the underground or the tube, some of the stations date back more than 100 years. Because the system is constantly in a state of flux, the trains don’t often line up perfectly with the station platform, leading to a sometimes significant gap that must be traversed to enter or exit a car. Constant warnings, by sign and by loudspeaker, warn passengers to “mind the gap.”

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Posted on October 8th, 2007 by Klaus Roe
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