There are definitely not many good news Tube stories out there. Even a quick look on the Transport for London site warns of tube delays and even the closure of one of the stations in 2009. Although to be fair that is quite a bit of notice but I do suspect that when the day comes and the station is closed everyone will declare that not enough warning was given.
However, I feel that is quite one of the most remarkable systems in the world. Particularly considering that the first tunnels were opened on the 10th January 1863, that it carries a a vast number, some say close to 3 million, people every day and with some lines running up to 23 trains an hour. Quite amazing! 
Anyway, I have two good news stories on the Tube… In the last week I have had a lovely Tube man help carry my suitcases up some 30 odd steps and the other day as I ran for the closing doors of the tube faltering at the last minute unable to throw myself into the narrowing gap. The doors magically opened to let me in! Excellent!
So while sometimes it is a little crowded, and often quite smelly – it is way better than the public transport I have ever experienced in Australia. So yippee to the tube I say.
