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Empirical Warehouse Reference · 447 Stations · 6,433,405 Train Observations · 3,255 Disruption Episodes (Since 18 Sep 2026)
London Tube Headways, Disruption Recovery & Hound Picks
Every answer on Tube Hound reads a single local SQLite warehouse backed by 6,433,405 empirical train movement observations (4,750,534 platform headway observations across 4,596 platform headway medians and 1,682,871 inter-station hop observations across 3,638 learned hop ride medians) and 3,255 logged disruption episodes since 18 Sep 2026 across 447 London Underground, Elizabeth line, DLR, Overground, and Tram stations. Peak train waits average 2.0 min on the Victoria line, 2.5 min on the Jubilee line, 2.5 min on the Northern line, and 5.0 min on the Elizabeth line. Interchange walks take 4 min between Bank and Monument, 4 min at Hammersmith, and 3 min at King's Cross St. Pancras, Paddington, Waterloo, Liverpool Street, Stratford, and Euston. Station-anchored discovery covers 2,171 hours-verified venues across 4,270 station-anchored places, led by 110 curated Hound Pick icons with exact walking minutes from the station exit.
Table 01 · 6,433,405 Train Observations · 3,255 Disruption Episodes (Since 18 Sep 2026)
Empirical Line Headway (Gap), Hop Medians & Disruption Recovery
| Line | Mode | Peak Gap (p90) | Off-Peak Gap | Night Gap | Median Hop Ride | Incidents (Since 18 Sep 2026) | Median Recovery | Primary Delay Cause | Top Bottleneck Corridor | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakerloo | Underground | 3.5m (9.1m) | 3.5 min | 4.0 min | 120s (2 min) | 182 | 37.2 min | Signal failure (28%) | Queen's Park ↔ Harrow & Wealdstone (14×) | 25 |
| Central | Underground | 3.1m (6.0m) | 3.4 min | 5.0 min | 150s (2.5 min) | 208 | 58.5 min | Train / timetable cancellation (48%) | Hainault ↔ Leytonstone (4×) | 49 |
| Circle | Underground | 9.0m (10.0m) | 9.5 min | 9.1 min | 90s (1.5 min) | 132 | 30.9 min | Defective train (35%) | Edgware Road (Circle Line) ↔ Aldgate (5×) | 36 |
| District | Underground | 3.5m (7.0m) | 3.6 min | 5.0 min | 120s (2 min) | 418 | 19.6 min | Train / timetable cancellation (36%) | Whitechapel ↔ Embankment (15×) | 60 |
| Hammersmith & City | Underground | 5.0m (10.5m) | 6.0 min | 8.0 min | 119s (2 min) | 109 | 29.2 min | Train / timetable cancellation (36%) | Liverpool Street ↔ Barking (7×) | 29 |
| Jubilee | Underground | 2.5m (3.0m) | 3.0 min | 4.0 min | 149s (2.5 min) | 144 | 20.7 min | Track / infrastructure fault (25%) | Canary Wharf ↔ Stratford (6×) | 27 |
| Metropolitan | Underground | 5.0m (7.5m) | 5.0 min | 6.0 min | 150s (2.5 min) | 369 | 26.4 min | Train / timetable cancellation (46%) | Harrow-on-the-Hill ↔ Uxbridge (17×) | 34 |
| Northern | Underground | 2.5m (3.0m) | 2.6 min | 3.5 min | 119s (2 min) | 201 | 18.2 min | Signal failure (24%) | High Barnet ↔ Camden Town (9×) | 52 |
| Piccadilly | Underground | 3.5m (10.5m) | 4.0 min | 5.0 min | 149s (2.5 min) | 209 | 24.4 min | Signal failure (51%) | Rayners Lane ↔ Uxbridge (19×) | 53 |
| Victoria | Underground | 2.0m (2.0m) | 2.1 min | 3.3 min | 120s (2 min) | 147 | 111.6 min | Train / timetable cancellation (53%) | Victoria ↔ Brixton (11×) | 16 |
| Waterloo & City | Underground | 2.0m (2.0m) | 2.0 min | — | 218s (3.6 min) | 77 | 35.7 min | Train / timetable cancellation (29%) | Whole-line / minor delays | 2 |
| Elizabeth line | Elizabeth line | 5.0m (14.0m) | 6.4 min | 7.2 min | 180s (3 min) | 232 | 31.4 min | Customer / security incident (27%) | London Paddington ↔ Reading (8×) | 41 |
Table 02 · Router Transfer Costs & Accessibility
Major London Interchange Walk-Time & Step-Free Matrix
| Interchange Hub | Transfer Walk | Connected Lines | Step-Free & Concourse Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank ↔ Monument | 4 min (240s) | Central, Northern, Waterloo & City, DLR, District, Circle | Step-free on DLR, Northern & Waterloo & City (weekday Walbrook lifts); Central/Monument transfer uses escalators. |
| King's Cross St. Pancras | 3 min (180s) | Circle, H&C, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Step-free street-to-platform on all 6 Underground lines via Northern & Western ticket halls. |
| Paddington (Tube ↔ Elizabeth line) | 3 min (180s) | Bakerloo, Circle, District, H&C, Elizabeth line | Step-free on Elizabeth line, H&C and Circle/District; Bakerloo uses escalators. |
| Waterloo | 3 min (180s) | Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City | Step-free on Jubilee line and Waterloo & City (mainline ramp); Bakerloo & Northern use escalators. |
| Liverpool Street (Tube ↔ Elizabeth line) | 3 min (180s) | Central, Circle, H&C, Metropolitan, Elizabeth line, Weaver | Step-free on Elizabeth line, Weaver, and Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan platforms (Central line uses escalators). |
| Stratford (Tube ↔ Elizabeth / DLR / Overground) | 3 min (180s) | Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth line, DLR, Mildmay | Step-free level & lift access across all platforms; check live lift status before travelling. |
| Hammersmith (Piccadilly/District ↔ H&C/Circle) | 4 min (240s) | Piccadilly, District, Hammersmith & City, Circle | Step-free street-to-platform in both stations; street crossing between ticket halls. |
| Euston | 3 min (180s) | Northern, Victoria, Lioness (Overground) | Step-free on Victoria line, Northern line (Bank branch), and Lioness/Mainline; Charing Cross branch uses escalators. |
Table 03 · 6 London Airports · Express Rail vs. Elizabeth Line, Thameslink & Tube
London Airport Transfers: Express Rail vs. Elizabeth Line / Thameslink vs. Tube (Oyster & Contactless Guide)
| Airport | Fastest Express / Rail Option | Best Value / Tube Option | London Gateway Stations | Contactless / Oyster Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London Heathrow Airport National Rail CRS: HXX | Heathrow Express · 15 min From Paddington (£26.00 standard single / from £10.00 advance) | Elizabeth line · 28 min · From Paddington £13.90–£15.50 Contactless / Oyster · or Piccadilly line (52 min from Piccadilly Circus, £5.80–£5.90 Zone 1–6 Contactless / Oyster) | Paddington · Farringdon · Bond Street · Piccadilly Circus |
Oyster & Contactless Valid
Contactless and Oyster ARE valid on the Elizabeth line, Piccadilly line, and Heathrow Express (premium fare on Heathrow Express; booking online in advance saves up to 60%). |
| LGW London Gatwick Airport National Rail CRS: GTW | Thameslink (London Bridge / Blackfriars / St Pancras) · 29 min From London Bridge (£10.70 off-peak / £19.20 peak Contactless) Gatwick Express (London Victoria) · 30 min From Victoria (£23.70–£24.00 Contactless / Anytime) | Southern (London Victoria) · 33 min · From Victoria £10.70 off-peak / £19.20 peak Contactless | London Bridge · Victoria · Blackfriars · Farringdon · King's Cross St. Pancras |
Oyster & Contactless Valid
Contactless and Oyster ARE valid to Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Thameslink, Southern, and Gatwick Express. Insider tip: Thameslink from London Bridge (29 min) or Southern from Victoria (33 min) is ~40% cheaper than Gatwick Express. |
| STN London Stansted Airport National Rail CRS: SSD | Stansted Express via Tottenham Hale · 36 min From Tottenham Hale (From £9.90 advance / £21.90 standard (No Oyster/Contactless)) | Stansted Express via Liverpool Street · 48 min · From Liverpool Street From £9.90 advance / £23.40 standard (No Oyster/Contactless) | Tottenham Hale · Liverpool Street | NO Oyster/Contactless — Penalty Fare Trap WARNING: Contactless and Oyster are NOT valid on Stansted Express beyond Tottenham Hale — tapping in with Contactless risks a penalty fare at Stansted Airport barriers. Buy an e-ticket or paper ticket first. Fastest West End trick: take the Victoria line to Tottenham Hale and board Stansted Express there (36 min vs 48 min from Liverpool Street). |
| LTN London Luton Airport National Rail CRS: LTN | Luton Airport Express (EMR) + Luton DART · 32 min From King's Cross St. Pancras (From £10.00 advance (includes DART)) | Thameslink Core + Luton DART · 44 min · From Farringdon £16.90–£19.80 through ticket to LUA | King's Cross St. Pancras · Farringdon · Blackfriars · London Bridge | Contactless to Parkway ONLY — No Oyster (Buy Through Ticket for DART) WARNING: Oyster cards are NOT valid to Luton. Contactless bank cards ARE valid on trains to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) ONLY, not on the £4.90 Luton DART automated shuttle to the terminal. Buy a through e-ticket to 'Luton Airport (LUA)' to cover both rail + DART. |
| LCY London City Airport | DLR direct from Bank · 22 min From Bank (£3.00–£3.70 TfL Zone 1–3 Contactless / Oyster) | Jubilee line to Canning Town + DLR · 20 min · From Waterloo / London Bridge (via Canning Town) £3.00–£3.70 TfL Contactless / Oyster | London City Airport · Canning Town · Bank · Stratford |
Oyster & Contactless Valid
Contactless and Oyster ARE valid (standard TfL Zone 3 fare, £3.00 off-peak / £3.70 peak). Take the DLR direct to London City Airport station, or Elizabeth line to Custom House, then DLR via Canning Town. |
| SEN London Southend Airport National Rail CRS: SIA | Greater Anglia via Stratford · 44 min From Stratford (~£16.50–£21.30 (No Oyster/Contactless)) | Greater Anglia via Liverpool Street · 52 min · From Liverpool Street ~£17.50–£21.30 (No Oyster/Contactless) | Stratford · Liverpool Street | NO Oyster to Terminal — Buy E-Ticket WARNING: Contactless and Oyster are NOT valid to Southend Airport (SIA) beyond Shenfield. Buy a Greater Anglia paper or e-ticket before boarding at Liverpool Street or Stratford. |
Thameslink Core (St Pancras ↔ Farringdon ↔ City Thameslink ↔ Blackfriars ↔ London Bridge)
High-frequency north–south National Rail core through central London every 3–4 minutes at standard TfL Zone 1 Contactless/Oyster fare, linking Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) directly to the Elizabeth line at Farringdon.
Southeastern Highspeed Javelin (St Pancras International ↔ Stratford International)
140 mph Highspeed 1 shuttle between St Pancras International (STP) and Stratford International (SFA) in 7 minutes — fastest link from King's Cross / St Pancras to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and London Stadium.
Table 04 · 13 London & Watford Grounds · BTP Crowd-Pen & Fast Rail Bypasses
London Stadium Matchday Ingress/Egress & Station Closure Guide
| Stadium & Club | Tube / Overground Stops | Fast National Rail Gateway | Matchday Closure Warning & Queue-Bypass Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Stadium Arsenal · 5m walk · ~25m post-match queue | Arsenal, Finsbury Park, Highbury & Islington Primary stop: Arsenal / Finsbury Park | King's Cross / St Pancras → Finsbury Park (FPK, 5m) Trunk hub: London King's Cross / St Pancras (KGX) | Holloway Road is exit-only before kickoff and closed for up to 2 hours post-match; Drayton Park is closed on matchdays. Bypass tip: Skip the Arsenal station ramp queue after the final whistle — walk 10 minutes via St Thomas's Road to Finsbury Park or 12 minutes to Highbury & Islington for both Victoria line and Overground trains. |
| Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tottenham Hotspur · 5m walk · ~30m post-match queue | White Hart Lane, Seven Sisters, Tottenham Hale Primary stop: White Hart Lane / Northumberland Park | Liverpool St → Northumberland Park (NUM, 17m) / Tottenham Hale → NUM (5m) Trunk hub: London Liverpool Street (LST) | High Road is closed to road traffic around matches; White Hart Lane Overground and Northumberland Park operate managed post-match queueing pens. Bypass tip: Northumberland Park (NUM) has twice the rail capacity of White Hart Lane and gets you to Tottenham Hale (Victoria line) in 5 minutes or Stratford in 14 minutes — or walk 22 minutes straight down the High Road to Seven Sisters. |
| Stamford Bridge Chelsea · 3m walk · ~25m post-match queue | Fulham Broadway, West Brompton, Imperial Wharf, Earls Court Primary stop: Fulham Broadway (Tube) / West Brompton (Rail) | Clapham Jct → West Brompton / Imperial Wharf (7m Overground) Trunk hub: London Paddington / Victoria (PAD) | Fulham Road closes to vehicles 90 minutes before kickoff and up to 60 minutes after full-time; Fulham Broadway has strict post-match crowd control. Bypass tip: Bypass the Fulham Broadway Wimbledon-branch bottleneck by walking 12 minutes north to West Brompton (Mildmay Overground & District) or 18 minutes to Earls Court (Piccadilly & District trunk). |
| London Stadium West Ham United · 15m walk · ~30m post-match queue | Stratford, Hackney Wick, Pudding Mill Lane Primary stop: Stratford / Stratford International / Hackney Wick | St Pancras Intl → Stratford Intl (SFA, 7m Javelin) Trunk hub: Stratford (SRA) | Stop-and-go crowd metering signs operate between London Stadium and Stratford Regional station for 45 minutes post-match. Bypass tip: For King's Cross / St Pancras, take the Southeastern Highspeed Javelin from Stratford International (SFA, 7 minutes nonstop, zero Westfield bridge crush). For North/West London, walk 10 minutes north to Hackney Wick Overground. |
| Craven Cottage Fulham · 15m walk · ~15m post-match queue | Putney Bridge, Hammersmith Primary stop: Putney Bridge / Putney | Waterloo → Putney (PUT, 15m SWR) Trunk hub: London Waterloo (WAT) | Putney Bridge District line station operates a managed barrier queue after full-time. Bypass tip: Instead of queueing at Putney Bridge Tube, walk across the bridge to Putney National Rail station (PUT) for fast 15-minute trains straight into Vauxhall and Waterloo, or walk 20 minutes along the Thames towpath to Hammersmith (4 Tube lines). |
| Selhurst Park Crystal Palace · 12m walk · ~20m post-match queue | Norwood Junction, West Croydon, Crystal Palace Primary stop: Norwood Junction / Selhurst | London Bridge → Norwood Jct (NWD, 12m fast) Trunk hub: London Bridge / Victoria (LBG) | Selhurst (SRS) and Thornton Heath stations have narrow staircases and long post-match queues. Bypass tip: Always use Norwood Junction (NWD, 12-min walk via High Street) over Selhurst — Norwood Junction has fast 12-minute Southern trains non-stop to London Bridge plus Windrush line Overground services to Canada Water. |
| Gtech Community Stadium Brentford · 10m walk · ~20m post-match queue | Gunnersbury, Kew Gardens, Chiswick Park Primary stop: Kew Bridge / Gunnersbury | Waterloo → Kew Bridge (28m SWR) Trunk hub: London Waterloo / Paddington (WAT) | Gunnersbury station is tiny and frequently holds or closes to post-match crowds for 30–45 minutes after full-time. Bypass tip: Never join the Gunnersbury queue after the match — walk 12 minutes across Kew Bridge to Kew Gardens (District & Mildmay Overground with much shorter queues) or 14 minutes to Chiswick Park (District line). |
| Wembley Stadium England / Cup Finals · 10m walk · ~35m post-match queue | Wembley Park, Wembley Central Primary stop: Wembley Park / Wembley Stadium | Marylebone → Wembley Stadium (WCX, 9m Chiltern) Trunk hub: London Marylebone / Baker Street (MYB) | Olympic Way ('Wembley Way') uses multi-stage stop-and-hold barriers into Wembley Park for 45–60 minutes after major events. Bypass tip: Chiltern Railways from Wembley Stadium station (WCX, South Way exit) reaches London Marylebone in 9–12 minutes nonstop, or walk 15 minutes to Wembley Central for Lioness Overground and Bakerloo trains. |
| Twickenham Stadium England Rugby / Allianz Stadium · 12m walk · ~40m post-match queue | Richmond, Hounslow East Primary stop: Twickenham | Waterloo → Twickenham (TWI, 20m fast SWR) Trunk hub: London Waterloo (WAT) | London Road and Whitton Road close to vehicles around matches; Twickenham station (TWI) Waterloo queue often exceeds 45 minutes. Bypass tip: Skip the Twickenham station pen — take the free RFU shuttle bus or walk 30 minutes along the A316 to Richmond station for District line and Mildmay Overground trains, or walk 25 minutes north to Hounslow East for the Piccadilly line. |
| The Valley Charlton Athletic · 4m walk · ~15m post-match queue | North Greenwich, Woolwich Arsenal Primary stop: Charlton | London Bridge → Charlton (CTN, 15m Southeastern) Trunk hub: London Bridge (LBG) | Charlton station (CTN) operates one-way barriers onto the London-bound platform for 30 minutes after full-time. Bypass tip: If Southeastern trains at Charlton are delayed, jump on any 161, 472, or 486 bus outside the ground to North Greenwich (8 minutes) for high-frequency Jubilee line trains. |
| The Den Millwall · 5m walk · ~20m post-match queue | Surrey Quays, Canada Water Primary stop: South Bermondsey | London Bridge → South Bermondsey (SBM, 5m Southern) Trunk hub: London Bridge (LBG) | Away fans arriving at South Bermondsey (SBM) use the dedicated enclosed walkway direct to the North Stand and may be held briefly post-match. Bypass tip: Southern trains from South Bermondsey take just 5 minutes into London Bridge. Alternatively, walk 15 minutes via Bolina Road to Surrey Quays (Windrush Overground) or 22 minutes to Canada Water (Jubilee line). |
| Loftus Road Queens Park Rangers · 6m walk · ~15m post-match queue | White City, Shepherd's Bush Market, Wood Lane Primary stop: White City / Shepherd's Bush Market | Paddington → Shepherd's Bush Market (8m H&C) Trunk hub: London Paddington (PAD) | South Africa Road closes around kickoff and full-time; Shepherd's Bush Market is the closest step-free stop. Bypass tip: You have two independent Tube lines within 7 minutes' walk: White City (Central line to Oxford Circus/Liverpool Street) and Wood Lane / Shepherd's Bush Market (Hammersmith & City / Circle direct to Paddington and King's Cross). |
| Vicarage Road Watford · 12m walk · ~15m post-match queue | Watford High Street, Watford Junction, Watford Primary stop: Watford High Street / Watford Junction | Euston → Watford Junction (WFJ, 15m fast LNR) Trunk hub: London Euston (EUS) | Watford High Street has narrow barriers that back up quickly after the whistle. Bypass tip: Walk 18 minutes straight through the town centre to Watford Junction (WFJ) instead of queueing at Watford High Street — fast London Northwestern trains from Watford Junction reach London Euston in 15–20 minutes. |
Table 05 · First-Party Editorial Selection · Zero Rented Star Ratings
Hound Pick Station-Anchored Discovery: Late-Night, Free Museums & Historic Pubs
| Venue | Tier & Category | Price | Anchor Station & Walk | Verified Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beigel Bake Brick Lane's 24-hour salt beef and smoked salmon bagel shop since 1974. | Hound Pick 24-Hour Bakery | £ | Shoreditch High Street · 4 min walk (Shoreditch) | Daily 00:00-24:00 |
| Bar Italia Neon-lit Frith Street espresso counter pouring coffee until four in the morning since 1949. | Hound Pick Late-Night Espresso Bar | £ | Leicester Square · 6 min walk (Soho) | Daily 07:00-04:00 |
| Balans No. 60 Old Compton Street all-nighter serving pancakes, burgers and cocktails into the small hours. | Hound Pick Late-Night Brasserie | ££ | Leicester Square · 6 min walk (Soho) | Mon-Thu 08:00-05:00, Fri-Sat 08:00-06:00, Sun 08:00-02:00 |
| Polo Bar 24-hour Bishopsgate caff opposite Liverpool Street station since 1953. | Hound Pick 24-Hour Great British Cafe | £ | Liverpool Street · 2 min walk (City) | Daily 00:00-24:00 |
| Duck & Waffle 40th-floor 24-hour dining room with city views and confit duck on a waffle. | Hound Pick Late-Night British | £££ | Liverpool Street · 3 min walk (City) | Daily 00:00-24:00 |
| Maroush Gardens Late-night charcoal grills, shawarma and mezze on Edgware Road until four in the morning. | Hound Pick Lebanese | ££ | Edgware Road (Bakerloo) · 7 min walk (Marylebone) | Daily 12:00-04:00 |
| VQ Bloomsbury Late-night and weekend 24-hour Great Russell Street diner steps from Tottenham Court Road for food and coffee. | Hound Pick Late-Night Diner | ££ | Tottenham Court Road · 3 min walk (Bloomsbury) | Mon-Wed 06:30-00:00, Thu 06:30-24:00, Fri-Sat 00:00-24:00, Sun 00:00-23:00 |
| VQ Chelsea 24-hour Fulham Road diner serving all-day breakfast, burgers and late-night comfort food since 1995. | Hound Pick 24-Hour Diner | ££ | South Kensington · 14 min walk (Chelsea) | Daily 00:00-24:00 |
| Ronnie Scott's Frith Street jazz since 1959, two shows a night. | Hound Pick Jazz Club | £££ | Tottenham Court Road · 3 min walk (Soho) | Mon-Thu 18:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 18:00-03:00, Sun 12:00-00:00 |
| British Museum Free, vast, and open late on Fridays. | Hound Pick World Museum | Free | Tottenham Court Road · 6 min walk (Bloomsbury) | Sat-Thu 10:00-17:00, Fri 10:00-20:30 |
| Sir John Soane's Museum An architect's house left exactly as he kept it, Wednesday to Sunday only. | Hound Pick House Museum | Free | Holborn · 4 min walk (Holborn) | Wed-Sun 10:00-17:00 |
| Wellcome Collection Free galleries on being human, a good cafe, and a quiet reading room. | Hound Pick Science and Medicine | Free | Euston Square · 2 min walk (Bloomsbury) | Tue-Wed 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-20:00, Fri-Sun 10:00-18:00 |
| Wallace Collection Free Old Masters and armour in a townhouse off Manchester Square. | Hound Pick Art Collection | Free | Bond Street · 6 min walk (Mayfair) | Daily 10:00-17:00 |
| The French House Half pints only, no music, no phones, since 1914. | Hound Pick Historic Pub | ££ | Tottenham Court Road · 4 min walk (Soho) | Mon-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30 |
| The Cadogan Arms King's Road pub with a serious kitchen and a proper Sunday roast. | Hound Pick Historic Gastropub | £££ | South Kensington · 12 min walk (Chelsea) | Mon-Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-22:00 |
| The Surprise A quiet Christchurch Terrace local with a good roast. | Hound Pick Historic Pub | ££ | Sloane Square · 17 min walk (Chelsea) | Mon-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30 |
| The George Inn London's last galleried coaching inn, owned by the National Trust. | Hound Pick Historic Pub | ££ | London Bridge · 3 min walk (Borough) | Mon-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30 |
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An agent asks the same question over plain HTTP (9 chat tools at /hound/chat), or over MCP at /hound/mcp (20 MCP tools), and gets the sentence a person sees plus the structured route, station, airport, matchday, or places card behind it. Every tool reads the warehouse. None of them call TfL.
# ask
POST https://tubehound.co.uk/hound/chat
{ "text": "Quickest way from King's Cross to Waterloo?", "session": "the chat id" }
# answer
{
"verdict": "running",
"sentence": "Take the Northern line straight through, about 12 minutes…",
"route": { "minutes": 12, "fast": { "legs": [ … ] } },
"session": "the chat id"
}
# 20 MCP tools — JSON-RPC 2.0 at /hound/mcp
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# 9 chat tools — conversational REST at /hound/chat
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