Local customsTravel note
Stand on the right on escalators
Underground escalators, London, England
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
On Tube escalators people stand on the right and walk on the left. Blocking the left side at rush hour attracts a lot of sighs.
The lesson
Keep right when standing, especially with luggage.
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