All Overground Stations in the Fastest Time

[@K-o-R]

*Oyster card unusual activity buzzer goes off at TfL Central* "That Geoff boy's at it again..."

[@vincentdeguard4726]

or Diamond Geezer

[@stephand4017]

xD 🤣🤣

[@burgersnchips]

Why did I read "that Geoff boy's at it again" in Rolf's voice in my head? (Rolf from Ed, Edd n Eddy)

[@elaineburnett5230]

Yup!

[@PGATProductions]

HES DONE IT AGAIN

[@JBS319]

I love how in the last scene in the background that guy walks up sees the board of cancellations and his arm drops dejectedly. Perfect.

[@darranfaulkner3011]

😂😂, that's funny. You can not make that up.

[@ivesblackwood756]

I relate so much

[@EmptyGlass99]

I did not spot that until you pointed it out. Brilliant.

[@macchinaverdi]

Rail replacement

[@RichardLartey]

I never expected to see a man who has visited every single national rail station in the country look so broken

[@2H80vids]

Quite agree.😬 At about 7:40 he looks close to tears. I don't understand the science behind it but, travelling in London seems to be more exhausting than anywhere else.

[@PhillipRaymondGoodman]

The london overground is not national rail.

[@tonyskinner1643]

@@PhillipRaymondGoodman Sorry but it is by definition, mostly owned by Network Rail and let by Tfl to a franchise on the condition that it is called the Overground

[@PhillipRaymondGoodman]

And the scales have fallen from my eyes. The facade of the overground has been broken in my mind. The London overground is a lie.

[@Vxllain]

Phillip Raymond Goodman lmao

[@TheWolfHowling]

7:40 Geoff's face when he realizes that that this might take 12 hours, he looks almost broken. IMO, the "problem" with this challenge is that "Overground" seems to be a catch-all term for TfL services that consists of repurposed National rail lines. Unlike the DLR or Underground, expanding the Overground could be as simple as a penstroke by taking over another line with no need for the construction of new infrastructure, for example, the Thameslink London core. [I am aware it is likely WAY more complicated than that in reality]. Anyway, good effort Geoff. Another excellent video

[@AndreiTupolev]

There was talk of taking over ALL suburban services within the Greater London area, but they decided that would complicate things with the main line operators. It seems quite a good idea, like creating a proper S-Bahn network

[@daroldcarold3443]

Elizabeth line does the exact same thing though bar a few tunnels and 1 new station (Woolwich)

[@ianshort2935]

I feel for that guy who popped in the background at the end, have fun on buses!

[@BHKenny]

I was working at Norwood Junction ticket office when you passed through on the train

[@mrgaming659]

Kenny Thornton litterally moved down here two weeks ago I never tap my oyster so you’ll see me soon 😉

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

So Battersea Park is basically the Overground equivalent of Olympia

[@gabri_maybe]

Avery the Cuban-American yes,it is,the only difference,like Geoff said,it’s not on the London Overground map Edit:And It’s WAY more Limited than Olympia

[@rosiefay7283]

But at least Kensington (Olympia) is marked as a District Line Tube station (albeit with limited service). Battersea Park isn't marked as a London Overground station even on the map of London's Rail & Tube Services.( www.projectmapping.co.uk/Reviews/Resources/london-rail-and-tube-servig.pdf )

[@ianmcclavin]

Yes, it's just a convenience reversal point, if things get snarled up getting into Clapham Junction, although their are those early morning scheduled journeys. I've been into Battersea Park on an unscheduled Overground train at least 3 times now, and observed a 4th one going there at Denmark Hill, so it's quite common. Also Battesea Park has the advantage of the bay platform being right next door to the southbound through line out of Victoria, so anybody arriving at Battersea Park wanting Claoham Junction isn't stranded there for long!!

[@Gabrielm624]

Why are you on all the videos I watch

[@pikachu8508]

Technically LO service to/from Battersea Park is a ghost service like the Chiltern service from West Ealing since it's not advertised LO route and they run that to avoid line closure.

[@vjvj85]

Lol the guy at 11:30 perfectly dropping his arms in disappointment when you said , "I've got nothing" lol

[@alric8]

Welp, I missed an award in school assembly that day because I ended up late in school because of the goblin line derailment. It really chose the wrong day to stop working...

[@notcarrotnose258]

That's tough mate, congrats on whatever your award was tho

[@d4v3tm]

The award was for never being late from school!?

[@maxgoesracing]

@@d4v3tm Imagine having perfect attendance and then missing out the day you're supposed get the award for it because of that.

[@alric8]

@OutFoxingFoxysOrder It's clearly only a thing for very rural students because I have not a clue what you are talking about. Besides, I was only 20 minutes late anyway.

[@ianmcclavin]

"You can take away our trains, but you can't take away our sense of humour." Nice one Geoff!!😂 (PS, I might have a go at that one soon, you've inspired me!!) I'm surprised you said you were getting the tube from Upminster to Barking though, c2c would have been quicker, just one stop!!

[@CroydonBusFan-c1q]

@@geofftech2 it sounds like your saying chessington instead 7:24

[@martenkats6915]

I hate to bring it to you Geoff, but there aren't many other people who wake up very early in the morning and think: "I wonder how long it will take to travel to all Overground stations". But then again, I love your craziness which is why I always watch your videos.

[@justthatguy018]

I always wake up very early in the morning and think that exactly

[@AlliIsNotaGirlkisser]

It might be either or both a nerd thing and a neurodivergent thing tbh

[@jamiecullen9075]

Geoff is one of those KZbinrs whos personality and style of video always cheers me up and that's rare!

[@oskarsrode2167]

You should do All the stations Latvia, Geoff! Currently only 129 stations served, but one branch with 2 stations (Cesvaine and Gulbene) is served once a year (2020: September, 5th) and one with one station (Aglona)served once a year for a pilgrimage (date unknown). Also, the Madona and Liepāja branches are served only during weekends. Up for the challenge? :D

[@JunafaniFIN]

5:30 "What am I doing with my life? I should not have listened to my thoughts in the morning"

[@srgntsylveon2919]

You are absolutely insane, and i love it. What's next all the stations in the UK, oh wait

[@fetchstixRHD]

All the stations in the world 😈

[@fetchstixRHD]

James Atkinson: To be fair, I think it would actually be literally impossible to do properly - at some point there probably would be stations that would open and/or close in the middle of you trying the challenge! If anyone wants to try that out though, feel free 😂

[@elizahunt4589]

I have never been so excited to see someone at my local station of Enfield Town. Love your videos and good on you for committing to this!

[@yoboys4513]

Don't worry. I've been waiting for years.

[@thepietrain7083]

Next video: 'So I woke up this morning and wondered if I could cover all 2563 stations in a day'

[@acmenipponair]

Well, I woke up some days and just took the train from Hamburg to Salzburg - but only regional. Let me tell ya: it takes minimum 15 hours :D

[@CreatorPolar]

@@acmenipponair Yes I too just wake up and feel like getting on a cross country regional train for 15 hours

[@Gary0557]

Chingfield? 🤣 Station Road is where I am every day. Imagine how surprised I would have been to see you standing at that bus stop!

[@dariusneal9495]

Accident will happen now and again, just when you least expect! Exhausting but incredible work as always Geoff!

[@dansoper]

Really appreciate the amount of time you spend devising and editing videos for our enjoyment. Whether or not you got a good or complete time is mostly irrelevant: the video was still fun.

[@1258-Eckhart]

Note to Grant Shapps: Now that you've put HS2 on the skids, get the East-West railway corridor from Felixstowe built (and electrified) so that the Overground doesn't have to share its routes with freight trains. That just isn't fair to the people who have to run this railway.

[@tr1v3n]

At 11:29 the man in the background, his reaction to find out no trains to and from Upper Holloway to Barking or Gospel oak where Geoff just told the whole reason and travelled for 11 hours and four minutes just makes it sad for him.

[@robbiemorrison7085]

I feel the tube could be having a comeback, or the lines individually.

[@espaciobarra]

It wouldn't be a challenge at all on lines without branches (like the Victoria or Jubilee). The District, on the other hand... And specially because of the Olympia issue.

[@pokemonsuper9]

The Olympia issue is a major problem for the run, I remember Viki said she nearly completed a run, but could not due to Olympia

[@2H80vids]

@@pokemonsuper9 One trick for that would be to do all the stuff that passes through Earls Court during the time that Olympia trains *should* be running. Then, the first time you see something going to Olympia, grab it, but have alternative plans ready. All the apps that are available should help too, taking some of the guesswork out of it. Annoying thing is though, you could be doing *really* well, then discover that the Olympia branch is closed all day. Tricky stuff. I'd love to try it but my health wouldn't let me run, or walk, between stations.

[@onlineamiga]

I felt bad when you said you had nothing at the end! You have an awesome youtube channel which is my total geeky guilty pleasure to watch.. Somehow you turn commuting around London into total happiness, oh and an awesome mrs which is way more than I have!

[@MrAndrewlang]

Is it weird how happy I get when I see ‘my’ station in your videos (watford junction)? though I don’t envy the 5:15 start!

[@ParaSytius]

It's either the look of despair and realisation at the 7:40 mark that got me. Good stuff for even attempting to do this, I did enjoy the twelve minutes of this video.

[@LiamBushrod]

Someone give that man a hug!! Brilliant as always Geoff 👍

[@mplsmike4023]

Never have I enjoyed your passion more than when you hit utter exhaustion at the end. Rest up for your next adventure!

[@bluedamsel1185]

The Barking - Gospel Oak line always has some hiccups and trippity trip trips!

[@TDlovestrains]

Why do people dislike the video. Geoff was really tied by the end. He clearly cares about his subs. And then people just dislike them. Pls don't dislike video

[@marchampson006]

Ahh geoff good to see you down my old childhood area Balham. I spent many hours waiting on the overground or underground platforms back in the 1960's Marc in Bletchley Towers

[@mrkipling2201]

All the time and traveling that it takes you to make these videos is much appreciated. Many thanks Geoff!! 👍👍

[@miketrueman5473]

I live on The Wirral and came down to Watford a couple of weeks ago for a football match. I could of got a direct train from Liverpool to Watford but because I watch all you’re videos I decided to go via Euston so I could have a ride on the overground on one those nice new orange trains for the first time from Euston to Watford. And I’m glad I did cos I thoroughly enjoyed it. Love your videos so keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@topmark99]

You're doing this so we can watch you doing it!

[@2H80vids]

Uh huh, and..................................?

[@topmark99]

@@2H80vids if you watch the whole video, you'd realise why I said what I said. It just moved me to comment.

[@lolfulls]

Geoff, well done for this you could see the anguish in your eyes as you were calculating how much longer it was going to take. This is a great vid!

[@tajulislam1522]

Welldone Geoff, love your dedication for these challenges and the effort you put in to keep those of us who follow you, entertained.

[@charliemoir5591]

5:47 all the lettered platforms??

[@ILikeTransport]

All the lettered platforms...

[@thatguyshawzy]

My dad lives in Imperial wharf, glad to have you there! 👍

[@leedavies6779]

love your passion for trains!

[@k.jamescarters9557]

I love the names of the overground as they have some whacky names you have never heard of before. Needs to come off the tube map as complete chaos

[@janheard3826]

K.james Carters Whacky? Such as what? I find it a very good service. “Chaos”? Hardly.

[@k.jamescarters9557]

J Hearn I always see names like turkey street and it makes me laugh. As someone who lives out of London and visits, I rarely use the ginger lines and it doesn’t resonate in my head where the places are. It does make the map super busy, so (like the trams) I would prefer if they had their own map. We’re looking a bit like the Tokyo subway map now. But yes when I did have to use it (London fields for example) it was a good service

[@keithdonaldson7046]

Ah really bad luck! Kudos for doing it, really enjoy these and your Londonist videos -living in Dublin, it makes me homesick for London! Thanks for imparting your knowledge and sharing your adventures and enthusiasm!

[@AndreiTupolev]

I love the walk-on cameo at the end.

[@csxfan_]

Loved the editing from 8:44 to 9:20

[@gregkiteos1936]

Ah man, I was gutted when you said the Gospel Oak - Barking line was closed. Better luck next time! I was thinking about doing it and starting off from Cheshunt, which is where I’m from - but I might have to tweak my plans to fit in the Battersea Park train. And yes, the H in *Cheshunt* is silent.

[@DreamClean]

Still waiting for the 710s on the Lea Valley lines. It should only be a few more weeks.

[@garryhammond7616]

Had to chuckle at your despondent ending at 11.28 ...….not at you but the guy just behind you. His body language fits your comments rather well!

[@Hammondfreak]

You're getting through all the challenges Geoff. The Queen ought to give you a Knighthood for this one. But what are we going to watch when there are none left? Mmmmm............Sir Geoff Marshall................sounds alright!

[@timothyparsons8327]

So much has changed over the years; (I now live in North Yorkshire and only make occasional visits to London’s railways). Before we moved away from South Lincolnshire In 2003, I payed more attention to the Tube and rode on as many old trains as I could before they were consigned to the scrapyard. One particularly route I found was the “East London Line”...sorry, delete “ly”...from Whitechapel, or Shoreditch, to New Cross/New cross gate.The stock in use was the same as the Metropolitan which was my favourite and I made countless journeys to Uxbridge, and even Chesham! Last summer I stayed with my friends in Grantham and we travelled down to London so I could sample some of the new trains currently in service...Oh, how Stratford has changed!!

[@Transport4Blufield]

U r crazy!!! But I love it

[@ahpadt]

For science!

[@onesamo]

Aww, I feel so sorry for him at the end :'(

[@cholten99]

Just want to give him a big hug!

[@JakeWolf00]

He'll have to do this again in autumn 2022 when Barking Riverside station opens.

[@MarkeD213BustA]

I would love to be a fly on the wall when he tells his wife, "im going to spend all day riding trains to nowhere".

[@CityWhisperer]

11:27 the reaction of the man standing behind when he sees the service is disrupted lmao 😂

[@Leapylee-l6c]

6:54 is that Southbury station near the old Middlesex University campus at Queensway? Looks familiar. Greetings from Barbados

[@Maldoror42]

A bit late for a reply but yes. I lived near there in the 80s. I was a student at Middlesex Poly but at the White Hart Lane campus.

[@mannashah2233]

I love the frequent on and off peak of London suburban rail service in Greater London, especially areas not served by the Underground. I wish New York City and Chicago would have this frequent service, especially areas of these cities not served by rapid transit, and frequent off peak service to inner suburbs

[@SiVlog1989]

Me and my old man tried to do all the pre-May 2015 Overground network in as fast a time as possible, we ended up one station short, ironically with our closest station, West Croydon. We bailed for time reasons

[@naruciakk]

Geoff: don't do this My mind: if I lived in London I would do exactly that

[@pninpnin1]

It's the first really scary video from Geoff. I was sitting on the edge of my seat constantly asking myself the question "Will he make it? Will he perservere to the end?" Well, he did. A sigh of relief. Next challenge sould be either All the Bus Stops in the Greater London Area, or All the Airports in the EU

[@calvin88821]

All the London buses coming up next?

[@PeteS_1994]

That’s even harder

[@luxford60]

Can't imagine how many weeks that would take.

[@mob5350]

Christopher Luxford see Geoff's video on Londonist about three ladies who have visited every bus stop over five years, I believe kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWqzfKueqKmBjs0

[@glenncooney3959]

You’re still an awesome bloke Geoff! Keep up the great videos. Hopefully next time you’ll get it done ✅

[@grahamcutress47]

We broke Geoff! 🤣🤣

[@MrRevika]

This will have a Barking Riverside extension on the London Overground.This will open in December 2021

[@LKnze]

Counted Wood Street at 74 and Chingford at 75, missing out Highams Park!

[@oxenforde]

7:04 Geoff is tired. He is counting on his fingers.

[@dannypaulread1023]

Great video Geoff! Did you know there is a new platform 0 being built at Leeds?

[@InsideInterpreting]

What's the record for all the Waterloo and City line stations?

[@tdchayes]

I live in the San Francisco, and I'm disturbed that I understand that joke!

[@InsideInterpreting]

I live in Edinburgh. I'm shocked that I made it!

[@JeSuisRene]

4 mins?

[@2H80vids]

For some strange reason Geoff, I put some serious thought into remaing projects for you. The most common suggestions seem to be tram/metro systems but there's at least one excellent possibility in Scotland(a good excuse for another trip to Corrour, when's your anniversary?).You could try doing the Glasgow suburban network in the shortest possible time, including the Clockwork Orange. There are "tricky" stations and some possible weird "shortcuts" too. Timed carefully, you could finish at Helensburgh Central and catch the last train from Helensburgh Upper to Corrour. Just a thought, and maybe not as straightforward as you think, not all trains stop at all stations. A "Day Ranger" ticket *should* cover the whole thing. Cheers for now, Dougie.

[@johnhaines4163]

It seems that, not only did a freight train derail, but it continued for two and a half miles, breaking track and smashing sleepers. It also hit bridges and took out track-side equipment. The line is estimated to be closed for two weeks although they haven't determined the full extent of the damage.

[@DaVane]

I enjoy doing the Overground Orbital when I can. You can catch some good sunsets as you go across the river in West London...

[@robroosemalen3551]

Bravo Geoff. Love the hustle for this video

[@sonichero]

Maybe take a consolation prize of riding the Gospel Oak to Barking Overground line when service is back to normal. Of course without visiting the other 102 stations. I didn't think you'd even attempt this but you did and I am impressed

[@jamesballantyne8349]

As Shakespeare once said, 'the path of true overground train challenge travel video blogging never did run smooth'

[@ggyhello526]

I LoVe this Video must have watched it more than ten times by now

[@andrewholloway231]

As the saying goes ... best laid plans and these things are sent to try us. However, big thumbs up and hope that you'll have another crack at it later on. Great video.

[@TDlovestrains]

I don't care what the video is about. Geoff u will always make me smile. Pls keep making the u make. I ❤️them

[@CityWhisperer]

This starts as a normal ‘All the stations’ trip, but turns to a ‘Man vs Wild’ episode as we progress through the video..

[@vegancam]

5:57 What, no Terry's Chocolate Orange or Jaffa Cakes? You monster!

[@matsui90]

I thought us lot on the Liverpool St overground lines were promised the new class 7XX trains by the end of 2019. Where are they?

[@PeteS_1994]

redwest Still being tested probably.

[@norbitonflyer5625]

@@PeteS_1994 testing finished I think. Now Driver training

[@adamlacey81]

I once met Geoff and suggested 'alll the bus stops', which we agreed would be ludicrous. Seeing the struggle of this mission I'm glad that idea was not taken seriously, but this was a great effort nonetheless.

[@dsintel6652]

You could've easily done it quicker, instead of going to wandsworth road you should've just gone straight towards Willesden and then going back stayed on to Clapham junction, southern takes 10 mins to east Croydon and then 5 min walk or tram to west Croydon.

[@PGATProductions]

It does NOT take 5 mins to get from East Croydon to West Croydon from walking 🤣

[@dsintel6652]

@@PGATProductions Does cos I've done it

[@svedejan]

You should do a video naming all tube network stations including Overground!

[@itsonlycapnkirk]

Geoff - you said don't ever do this, it is exhausting ! You got it mate !! I won't !

[@badwolf1984]

Well done on vlogging the practice run for the All the Stations all 112 overground stations record run.

[@mezzomanUK]

You should have gone to the Whiskers & Cream cats cafe in Holloway Red for a coffee after!

[@JamesTheBell1]

Geoff: "Never do this." Me: "I really want to do this!"

[@neville132bbk]

Or at least add a warning:"Not advised after age 35."

[@amethyst7084]

Wow! Seriously impressive Mr. Marshall. Well done!

[@freddyfoster8661]

London Overground Class 315s Are Nice Trains! :)

[@tinyupes]

All national rail stations? wait no you've done that All national rail stations in Ireland? wait no you've done that too

[@patricescattolin43]

Across the USA by train... (it's 3 or 4 days easy.)

[@nathanw9770]

@@patricescattolin43 By the time he completed that he would be 80 years old 😂

[@patricescattolin43]

@@nathanw9770 AllTheStations US doesn't look that big of a project. Sure the distances are bigger but it looks like there are fewer stations. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Amtrak_stations

[@OntarioTrafficMan]

@@patricescattolin43 Amtrak stations sure, but most of the commuter rail stations are part of mainline railways and therefore count too. Those would take ages to do especially since many of the stations are only served at rush hour in one direction, so it would take many days just to do the lines in one city.

[@Cxp34]

He still hasn't done the Isle of Wight stations

[@gherman3655]

Tbh im not really into trains and what not but for some reason I find Geoff's channel interesting esw

[@Peasmouldia]

Never mind Barking mad, you must be Barking, Upminster and Bow mate! Thanks Geoff.

[@ArmyofLove]

Geoff, you are the Anika Rice of the London network. In fact there is another challenge to organise. Teams of people racing to find clues on the London network. Also please don't forget my idea of a 90 minute race to complete the Metro memory game. An event where we find out Who can remember the most london stations in 90 mins.

[@tonyrenz6666]

Not sure how I missed this one!But a great watch as ever geoff !You looked pretty broken at the end,I would be too!ha

It is hard to see you torture yourself with the early wake-up and the long journey, without a nap! I know how it feels. In last September I traveled from Hamburg by train and bus in one go within a single day via Düsseldorf, Antwerp, Brussels and London to a town mostly known for Isaac Newton. I had a lunch break in Brussels and chances to nap, and even then it was a bit too much.

[@RockismyAir]

You looked so done when you said "Its gonna take 11 hours" (5:30) And when you failed I was like "HOW?" Couldnt you have checked the route on route somehow? Totally felt for you. Found your channel via my boyfriend. We both like you.

[@AndreiTupolev]

There is this thing called National Rail Service Disruption Page ....

[@RS-pb2se]

I kinda like trains but go out not realising rail replacements are running instead.

[@martinnyberg9295]

Geoff, some day you'll have to make a video about the different colours of the London commuter trains. What are the differences between purple and orange and all that? Are they really separate systems?🤔

[@DaVane]

You'll just have to start this challenge again, sometime Geoff... maybe even make a flash mob challenge out of it, so we can all help TfL afford Crossrail once this is all over! I'm sure you could plan all sorts of routes to have fun exploring...

[@SoftKitty82]

Thanks Geoff for your videos, my 5 years old son loves them 😊

[@kimmadsen9811]

you say don't do it well your videos have inspired me to go to all the stations in denmark......and try going from the west to east and north nd south by public transport....mostly trains.

[@domramsey]

You're completely mad. Do it again. :)

[@paulkennedy8701]

I've been thinking lately about some of the stations which are on more than one line where it would take a train a LONG time to get from one platform to a other. Because there are very few track connections between the different tube lines. For example, a train in a H&C platform at Hammersmith that wanted to get to a District (or Piccadilly) platform would have to go to Baker Street, use the crossover and return through High Street Kensington. But that's fairly short. (Because the sub-surface lines are much more connected than the tube ones.) What would be the longest? To get from one platform to another at the SAME station. A train in a Central platform at Mile End would have to run to Ruislip depot and back to get to a District/H&C platform. (The return could be on the Met. Or it could be on the Piccadilly and District, changing from one to the other at Acton Town or Hammersmith.) Getting from Central to Jubilee at Stratford would involve the Metropolitan (changing at Ruislip depot and again at Wembley Park / Neasden). I can come up with a couple of stations where you would have to travel along FIVE different lines to get from one platform to another.