A sauna has been installed in a London Underground carriage to highlight the extreme heat commuters endure during summer. The installation, set up in an out-of-service carriage at Walthamstow Pump House Museum, was created by Currys to dramatise the uncomfortable conditions travellers face.
Survey reveals commuter discomfort
According to a survey commissioned by Currys, 80% of commuters find the temperature on the Underground unbearable, while 76% said it was more uncomfortable than sitting in a hot sauna. The hottest Tube lines are the Central line, followed by the Northern and Victoria lines, with subterranean temperatures regularly exceeding 30C.
Currys brings comparison to life
Julia Gater, senior buyer at Currys, said: "Anyone who has travelled on the Tube during a heatwave knows the feeling. The moment the doors close, it can feel like stepping into a sauna. When we discovered that three in four Londoners think travelling on the Tube without air conditioning is even more uncomfortable than sitting in a hot sauna, we wanted to bring that comparison to life in a way that would make people smile while highlighting just how extreme summer commuting can become."
Gater added: "While we can't cool down the Central Line, we can help people create moments of relaxation and recovery at home."
