In the last episode of Series 5, the team visit the Elizabeth line station at Bond Street during construction and explore a magnificent cavernous station being built moments away from one of London's busiest shopping districts. Chris, Siddy and Alex discover details behind the scenes of construction not seen before on their explorations of the line. The team will return with Series 6 later this autumn.
In this episode, the team are reunited at South Kensington station for a unique opportunity to explore the former lift shafts during the period of closure for escalator replacement works. They discover gardens, beautiful original tiles and forgotten posters and explore passageways once intended for a deep-level express District line.
In this episode, the team are joined by Museum Director Sam Mullins to explore the Elizabeth line on its opening day (24 May 2022). Along the way they meet fans and talk to TfL Commissioner Andy Byford, Crossrail CEO Mark Wild, MD of London Underground Andy Lord and MD of MTR Nigel Holness. They visit Abbey Wood and Custom House and make a special purchase at Paddington.
Join the team for a holiday trip to the seaside as they visit the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Situated on the south coast and known as "Kent's Mainline in Miniature", this epic 15 inch gauge railway is well worth a visit. Chris and Laura explore the delights of the 131/2 mile miniature marvel and share their postcards with Siddy and Alex.
In this episode, the team take you behind closed doors to see how this Victorian station, first opened in 1876, has been transformed to become an interchange for the new Elizabeth line. Take a close look at its breathtaking new design features, clever use of light and innovative ventilation systems.
In this special episode the Hangouts team take part in the Trial Operations of the Elizabeth line. They take a ride on the new trains, meet fans of the show, and transport historian and co-presenter of Secrets of the London Underground Tim Dunn. They also talk to Transport for London's Commissioner Andy Byford, Chief Operating Officer Andy Lord and Crossrail CEO MArk Wild about what this moment means to them. In the studio, they are joined by Emma Sewell to disocver the inspiration behind the unique Elizabeth line moquette.
In this special episode, the team share footage of the Bank Capacity Upgrade Project and discuss the incredible work to modernise this complex station, set to reopen in mid-May 2022. The episode was recorded live on 30 January 2022 with some of our Patreon members, two weeks after the Northern line closure at Bank.