The Night Tube will make its long-anticipated appearance on August 19 , London Mayor Sadiq Khan has revealed.

The Central and Victoria lines will be the first to offer 24-hour weekend service, with the Piccadilly, Northern and Jubilee lines to follow in the autumn.

London is reacting to the news and here are some of the best social media comments from the capital.

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The long track to London getting the Night Tube

This Twitter user was glad London is now only a mere 20 years behind where it should be

There was a feeling of smugness among those who live nearby stations that will be first to benefit

Others are just happy that the 24-hour tube means they won't have to leave pubs and clubs early to get the last train home

Whereas one Twitter user said that new Mayor Sadiq Khan will be their favourite Londoner if the Night Tube does open in August

Meanwhile, one man was a little bit unhappy that the Night Tube isn't coming to Uxbridge just yet

But some think there are still a lot of issues that need to be resolved between now and the launch