TfL Remembers: Poppies Adorn London’s Transport Network

London’s transport network once again embraces the spirit of remembrance with the reappearance of poppy roundels and other commemorative designs across Tube, Overground, and bus stations, as well as on various vehicles. These distinctive poppy vinyls, first introduced in November 2018, are affixed to existing roundels, marking Poppy Day (October 30), Remembrance Sunday (November 9), and Armistice Day (November 11). Beyond the iconic Tube roundels, TfL trains, trams, buses, and the IFS Cloud Cable Car also feature poppy illustrations, with eight specially decorated poppy buses operating until mid-November 2025.

The core purpose of these visual tributes is to support the annual Poppy Appeal, which raises vital funds for former service personnel and their families. On Poppy Day, October 30, approximately 1,700 dedicated personnel, veterans, and volunteers will be stationed across the network, accepting both contactless and cash donations. This widespread effort ensures that the sacrifices of the armed forces are remembered and their families are supported.

Specific locations where these poppy roundels can be spotted include prominent Underground stations like Baker Street, King’s Cross St Pancras, London Bridge, and Westminster, among others. Overground stations such as Hackney Downs, Hoxton, and Shepherd’s Bush also participate. Additionally, poppy roundels adorn several bus stations, including Hammersmith and Victoria Coach Station. To further encourage donations, comedian Jo Brand has recorded a special message, which will be broadcast across London station tannoys on October 30, urging commuters to contribute. Millions of paper poppies, central to the appeal, are crafted at a factory in Richmond, which occasionally hosts public open days. The initiative highlights a broad, coordinated effort to honor veterans and their families.

(Source: https://londonist.com/london/transport/poppy-roundels-which-tube-stations)