London commuters get burst of inspiration on subway

The daily grind of London commuting is being brightened by a collection of black marker pens and white boards - giving city dwellers a welcome boost as they travel through the metropolis.

The hall of Oval underground station looks more like a living room than a Tube stop - complete with plants and a small library, while Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 plays.

It is at this stop on the Underground's Northern Line that Glen Sutherland, an employee of Tube operator Transport for London, whips out a black marker and writes up the "Thought for the Day".