Freedom of Information request - Depth of London Underground stations (updated to 2024)
Request ID: FOI-3723-2324 Date published: 07 February 2024
You asked
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, could you please supply me with a spreadsheet containing information regarding the depth of Transport for London stations in London.
Specifically I would like a list of all the stations on the 'tube' map with the depth (measured in metres relative to sea level) of each line that runs through that station. Please include Elizabeth Line stations, and the Dockland Light Railway stations.
We answered
Our ref: FOI-3723-2324
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 18 January 2024 asking for information about the depth of stations.
Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy.
I can confirm that we do hold the information you require.
However, the information you have requested is subject to statutory exemptions under sections 38(1)(b) and 24 of the FOI Act. Section 38(1)(b) of the FOI Act provides an exemption to the disclosure of information where such a disclosure would endanger any individual. Section 24 of the FOI Act provides an exemption to the disclosure of information for the purposes of safeguarding national security.
The rationale for the application of these exemptions is explained in more detail in a published response to a previous request for similar information which is available on our website here:
