Tomorrow, 19th August, marks ten years since Transport for London (TfL) launched the Night Tube service.

The Night Tube was launched on 19th August 2016, since when it has been used by more than 67 million people, which is enough to fill Wembley Stadium almost 744 times.

On the first night, more than 50,000 used the service, proving that there was a demand for Tube services to run through the night.

Since then, the Night Tube and Night Overground services have become an integral part of London’s transport system, helping make it a 24-hour city.

After services were suspended during the pandemic, passenger numbers have grown steadily, with an average of more than 81,000 passengers travelling on Night Tube services each night.

On most weekends, Saturday nights are busier than Fridays.

The Night Tube also benefits people travelling to major events outside the heart of London, such as on the evening of 11th July when more than 170,000 Night Tube journeys were recorded after England beat Norway in extra time in the Quarter Final of the Men’s FIFA World Cup.

That is one of the highest number of travellers outside of New Year’s Eve, and more than double the usual on evenings for Night Tube services.

Other major events affecting numbers on the Night Tube services include in 2025 when Halloween was on a Friday evening, with an estimated 123,000 journeys, more than twice the normal Friday evening average.

Following the example of Transport for London, Greater Anglia is running a trial of night-time Stansted Express services from Liverpool Street on Fridays.

“The Night Tube has become much more than a transport service. For millions of people, it is a vital connection to work, leisure and home, while supporting businesses, venues, and London’s world-leading night-time economy, which attracts visitors from around the world. Behind every Night Tube journey is someone getting to or from work, returning home safely, or making the most of everything the capital has to offer after dark.”

“The Night Tube also supports London’s ambitions to grow sustainably by encouraging public transport use and reducing reliance on private car journeys. As London continues to grow and adapt, Night Tube and Night Overground remain central to the city’s future, helping people travel when they need to, supporting businesses to thrive and ensuring the capital remains open day and night.”

Andy Lord, London’s Transport Commissioner