The iconic London Underground map could be getting a major redesign

The London Underground map is one of the most iconic in the world. Designed by Harry Beck in 1931, it began simply but the addition of new lines has ballooned the map into an overcrowded mass of interchanging multi-coloured lines. Well, it looks like a major redesign could be on the cards as plans have been announced to shake up one of the newest and most confusing parts – the Overground network.

The London Overground lines weave their way across the map in orange, creating a somewhat convoluted network of lines and junctions, and making the map pretty hard to navigate at first glance (think of the poor tourists). It's a map that rivals the best infographics out there, but it is clear it needs work (if you happen to be heading to the UK capital, see our guide to the best hotels in London).

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