Mail Rail: Modern Rail Cars for Passengers
Quite a tight squeeze for two across.
Sometimes referred to a London's secret railway, The Mail Rail was an underground rail line designed to bypass London traffic. Opened in 1927 the driverless trains efficiently transported mail below the busy streets between multiple stations, until 2003, when demand had been dropping due to technological advances such as e-mail and cost issues.
The tunnels and stations can now be visited by members of the public. Even though the tunnels and trains are way smaller than the well known underground system it is such an adventure, albeit quite a tight fit into the carriages! There is a postal museum over the road too with a great exhibition on mail delivery through the years.
You will need to book a ticket for the train ride. More information available here:
Mail Rail: Modern Rail Cars for Passengers
Quite a tight squeeze for two across.
Sometimes referred to a London's secret railway, The Mail Rail was an underground rail line designed to bypass London traffic. Opened in 1927 the driverless trains efficiently transported mail below the busy streets between multiple stations, until 2003, when demand had been dropping due to technological advances such as e-mail and cost issues.
The tunnels and stations can now be visited by members of the public. Even though the tunnels and trains are way smaller than the well known underground system it is such an adventure, albeit quite a tight fit into the carriages! There is a postal museum over the road too with a great exhibition on mail delivery through the years.
You will need to book a ticket for the train ride. More information available here: