Ridership at several stations on Transport for London’s (TfL)’s network peaked this summer thanks to concerts with musical giants including Beyoncé, Oasis and Stray Kids, giving a boost to the economy and showing that public transport is the best way to experience London.
This summer, White Hart Lane station, on the London Overground Weaver line and close to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, has experienced its busiest days this decade. Entries and exits surpassed 33,000 in a day on the first night of the Stray Kids concerts at the stadium in July and exceeded 30,000 for the last of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter concerts in June.
During the first three dates (25, 26 and 30 July) of the long-anticipated Oasis concerts at Wembley Stadium, entries and exits at nearby Wembley Park station peaked at their highest this year, surpassing 131,000. The station also saw around 130,000 entries and exits for both of Lana Del Rey’s concerts in July (3 and 4 July).
Stratford station had its busiest day of the year in June with Iron Maiden playing at the nearby London Stadium on 28 June, while Arsenal station saw the most entries and exits of any day this year with the final two Robbie Williams concerts at the Emirates Stadium on 7 June. Entries and exits also exceeded 50,000 at Marble Arch station on Saturday 5 July when Sabrina Carpenter performed at BST Hyde Park.
UK Music estimates that 7.5m music tourists attended concerts and festivals in London last year, accounting for £2.7bn of the country’s total £10bn revenue, and people using Tubes, trains and buses to get to gigs provides a further boost to the economy.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “This summer is proving once again that London is the undisputed global capital of music, with our world-class public transport system helping millions of Londoners and visitors make the most of the action.
“From Beyoncé to Lana del Rey, fans have turned out in droves to see their favourite artist, and TfL has kept the capital moving safely, efficiently, and sustainably. These ridership figures show the vital role our transport network plays in bringing people together, boosting the economy and supporting jobs.
“From global superstars at sellout stadiums to rising stars at grassroots venues, I’m proud that London’s music scene is leading the way as we continue to build a better London for everyone.”
