TfL has looked at every possibility for implementing later running of the Tube on Friday and Saturday nights. However, with only four hours available each night for the work needed to deliver both the massive programme of line upgrades and extensive routine maintenance to keep the system in good working order, there is very limited scope to run trains any later at present.

TfL will continue to keep this under review in the longer term with a view to implementing it in the future. Any change to the operating hours at weekends would require an agreement with the trades unions about changes in working hours.

Of course, during the Olympic and Paralympic Games LU will be running later services across the network. Last trains will finish around an hour later every night for the duration of the Games, with even later services for the opening ceremony.