London, UK – In what can only be described as a miraculous feat of human endurance, a group of teenagers has reportedly visited all 272 London Underground stations in record time. The group of intrepid adventurers, described as “brave” and “crazy” by onlookers, embarked on their journey early on Sunday morning, armed with nothing but their Oyster cards and a lot of energy drinks.
Despite the obvious dangers of traversing London’s labyrinthine network of tube trains and underground tunnels, the group managed to complete their mission in an astonishing 18 hours and 35 minutes – a new world record. The previous record, set by a group of slightly less insane teenagers in 2015, was a measly 20 hours and 27 minutes.
“It was an incredible experience,” said Chloe Smith, one of the teenagers who took part in the challenge. “We saw parts of London that most people never get to see, and we had a lot of fun along the way. Sure, it was a bit cramped and stuffy down there, but we made it work.”
The group’s journey reportedly took them from the deepest depths of the Northern line to the dizzying heights of the Jubilee line, and everywhere in between. They stopped only briefly at each station to take a photo and mark off their checklist, before racing on to the next stop.
Of course, not everyone was impressed by the teenagers’ achievement. Some have criticized them for wasting their time on such a pointless pursuit, and for potentially putting themselves in harm’s way by entering some of London’s more dangerous areas.
“It’s just stupid, really,” said local resident Lisa Jones. “I mean, I get that they wanted to do something cool and unusual, but there are better ways to spend your time than riding the tube all day. And what if they had gotten lost or something? It’s not worth the risk.”
Nevertheless, the teenagers remain proud of their accomplishment, and have already set their sights on even more ambitious challenges. Some are reportedly planning to visit all of London’s bus stops next, while others are considering a marathon run around the entire city.
“It’s all about pushing ourselves to our limits,” said another member of the group, Jack Williams. “We want to see what we’re capable of, and we won’t stop until we’ve done it all. Who knows what we might achieve next?”
For now, at least, the group can bask in the glory of their incredible achievement, secure in the knowledge that they have achieved the impossible. Whether anyone else sees it as a worthwhile accomplishment or not, they will always have the memory of that adrenaline-fueled adventure deep beneath the streets of London.
