Part 2. Come do a full duty with me from Wood Green to Heathrow T5 to Wood Green.

[@deathpod1975]

Hi again Dale. I am former Bus driver ( TFL ). Done RR for Picc Line and others operators and lines, when at depot used to take my break at the Morden Station Staff Canteen with the pipe drivers. The bus you rode this night would have been driving in unacceptable conditions so it may be wise to pass some comments on. All it takes is a car to pull out, and bang...No passenger should ever get off a bus and think they had a dangerous ride.

[@StevenHuntington]

The only nice thing about Dale's rail replacement bus journey was seeing the art deco architecture of the stations, but this driver was driving erratically, it would have been a different story if the bus was full with standing room only, I've even seen buses where it's that full people even resort to standing on the stairs.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I did pass on my feed back. Luckily no injuries and at the time of replying the replacement busses have finished

[@deathpod1975]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Good stuff Dale. Helps keeps us all safe. I have drove a few quick ones in my time but always on the main drags and out of town. Not down residential streets. All the best Dale.

[@carolinecleaveley-q1r]

quite agree. These drivers give the rest of us a bad reputation and we have enough hassle from motorists and other road users and dont need any more. Im now retired but worry about how my fellow drivers are conceived. Caroline

[@boondoggle6]

A video that thrives in individuality and character. You can always rely on Dale to narrate his journey with warmth and relish.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Stop it you will make me blush 😊😊😊😊

[@evelynsutton4411]

Dale, that was far from boring, l don't know why you should think it was! However often you (we) do the same journeys, there are always different things, and different things to say, and whether it is day or night, each have their own pleasures. Thankyou for a lovely video once again, and much sympathy to you for the long journey home.

[@JordL-17]

Dale! Never stop. These are just so great and enjoyable. Let the train, take the strain. Get stickers made!

[@JT-ih4xj]

The no trousers day Always miss it 😂😂😂😂😂 Brilliant

[@neilhoddy7828]

Hi Dale, I guess you didn’t notice me sat next you in the cab eating steak, egg and chips with a very interested Cocker Spaniel staring at me during part two? Your videos are not boring and have now become part of my weekend viewing routine! Regards, Neil.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Don’t I could just eat steak and chips 😋😋

[@HFD_637]

I was getting a train from Russel Square the other day, and missed my train. I was annoyed but it made up for it when the next train entered the station and I saw you at the controls. The journey was seamless. Thanks for taking me into London

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You are most welcome.

[@BillyKirbyUK]

Another great video Dale, and yes my fingers were crossed for you at Hounslow W. I've not watched to the end yet but am looking forward (not!) to the scary bus ride! Thanks for sharing the walk through the depot at the beginning, also.

[@duncanleavett4879]

Hi Dale. I lived in London for 9 years and used the Piccadilly line between Bounds Green and Holborn. Your videos are never boring. They’re fascinating and have kept me going during a bout of illness. Enjoy your holiday. Duncan

[@markcaldwell486]

Another great video. I can only guess the bus operator doesn’t have greenroad. If it did the drivers score would be sky high! That said operators are so short of drivers maybe they turn a blind eye to this …..

[@deathpod1975]

Another Great Video. I think your managers should be pleased we can see for ourselves just how much care is taken by drivers, for examples, signals and speed. Thanks on behalf of all " Youselots ".

[@Brotherdot]

Great to get insight into the spacing between trains on the line, and how your speed may affect others. Never thought about it, but of course it makes sense when you explain it. You cannot just stop and wait at a station, just because you are ahead of schedule. At least not normally. It's easier when trains are spaced more out, as they seem to be with current schedule and engineering works.

[@londonlore5881]

Cheers Dale. Far from boring mate, and thanks for uploading👍🏽. Glad you said something about that bus driver. I’ve lived and driven around Wood Green / Southgate / Enfield / Oakwood and Cockfosters for a big chuck of my life, and was horrified at the short snippets of him bombing down roads I know. I didn’t think he’d be able to stop to make the turn around at Cockfosters 😱! Well done for surviving! 😅👍🏽

[@nigelbeiley6668]

Never boring Dale, love the vids and hearing what you have been doing. Can’t wait for the next instalment 😊

[@duncanrathbone2658]

Hi Dale I used to be a bus driver in South Yorkshire and we had a few drivers that were mad drivers one in particular used to be in the depot when he should have been at his last stop approximately forty five minutes, he eventually got caught! Though I did have one time when I had been running late all day it was market day and I was trying to get back on time and thought the bus was empty and I put my foot down, it was an old bus with a maximum speed of around forty three miles per hour and the bell rung I thought oops and this man came down from the upper deck saying you are a mad bar steward. I don't know where he came from because I hadn't picked anyone up!! Great video as usual enjoy your holibobs.

[@MrLewis555]

Safe drive home, and sleep well Dale, and don't forget to stop at Turnham Green :D

[@BeachGramps3361]

@@MrLewis555 🤗

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you. I did stop 😛

[@principalsignal]

Dale, thank you for the second part of your ‘rounder’ - every bit as enjoyable and informative as usual, along with a few well-timed witticisms of your own. Your line/route knowledge is flawless, and clearly you go about your role in a very good-humoured way - I know I’d just be far too grumpy to deal with the travelling public on a daily basis, though I am sure there are some days that are more trying than others! Of course, it’s all a big team effort to deliver mass transit in any large city, but the people that the public get to see the most - i.e. station staff and train crew - are those who make the greatest impression, so you all have my admiration and appreciation. As for your rail replacement bus, apparently with a wannabe rally driver at the wheel, I trust that you had an appropriate opportunity to provide ‘feedback’ on your journey, so that any ‘learning points’ aren’t, erm... lost 🤔 Take care, and happy travelling!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I appreciate the comment and I am always happy to hear people enjoy what I do. I did pass on some feedback about the rally driving 🤣🤣

[@emcave]

I let those videos run in the background while doiing stuff. Also South Ken and Gloucester bring back warm memories of my days in London. Keep it up! :)

[@raynoldchow]

I was watching this when I am sick and was taking rest today and it really entertained me. Thanks Dale

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Im glad I could share in your day off. I hope you feel better

[@detrexninja1334]

Fantastic video love watching your videos there so calming and funny I love your humour to 🎉

[@memediatek]

Check the departure board Dale! Thanks for the video as always :)

[@chriswade7470]

I remember guards on the underground, many years ago. They used to put a bar up to “ protect” their working space. There was drop down seat for them in the bulkhead. I can also remember being able to smoke, only 2 cars, the second from the back and second from the front. You learned where to wait on the platform. On the rare occasions I use the tube, I still wait in the same place, usually as far away from the platform entry point as possible.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I wish every one would move down away from the platform entrance. It would make it quicker for people to get in and spread out rather than one car full and the rest empty

[@chriswade7470]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 they do the same thing on National Rail as well.

[@pewdiepiebro35]

love the bit about bullying, its like we say in our night shift retail, if we dont call you c*** or be mean to ya, we probably dont like ya

[@72thewho]

Great video again Dale , I also watched the Piccadilly Line drivers eye view with extra lights in the cab , you can see the tunnels, it’s available from Video 125 if anyone is interested

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@craigblackwood3024]

The new trains look very smart including inside the cab !! You looking forward to driving them

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I’m looking forward to having a go on one. I just don’t like learning new things 🤣🤣

[@Slycockney]

Brilliant Dale, great video. you survived the bus journey and that's the main thing. At King's Cross those well fed mice were of course rats.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Not as big as rats. Well not yet any way. I have never seen a rat in the tunnel. You see them at the out side stations like Cockfosters

[@2010ditta]

Thanks Dale for part 2. Always enjoyable. All the best.

[@JT-ih4xj]

New to your videos but really enjoying them. Thank you mate

[@carolinecleaveley-q1r]

Hi Dale. felt the bang you had on the bus. As a retired bus driver i would never break the limits even if i was running late. Caroline

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I was told they had used agency drivers to run the replacement service so I’m not sure they cared. It’s not like they would lose their job as it’s only for 2 weeks

[@carolinecleaveley-q1r]

The agency drivers should also have their training to make sure they know what they are doing. Sorry you had a bad journey. Next April come and spend a day with us at Wellingborough bus rally and we will show you how it should be done. Caroline

[@nielsleenknegt5839]

@@carolinecleaveley-q1r I mean shouldn't anyone who drives a bus for public transport or otherwise have a drivers liecence that says they did do the training for driving the bus? I know where i live we need that

[@carolinecleaveley-q1r]

Each driver has to do a days training a year and should carry a card to prove that. We had to do a driving test frequently done by an independent tester, alcohol and drug awareness, passenger awareness, walk around to check vehicle before driving, and first aid. The driving test cost me £1,000 to learn how to deal with a larger vehicle and do the theory and practical tests after many lessons. I used to drive up to 100 children to and from school taking up to 1.30 hours for some of them. I was responsible for all them and dealing with the parents and schools, and police, if there were any problems. I also dealt with rail replacements in the Bristol a;nd South Wales area and mainly at night like the driver of Dales bus and kept to the speed limits at all times. With as friendliness as i could. I also took many primary and secondary and college students on various trips and did private hires too dealing with mainly good behaved customers but sometimes had to be firm with some. This just gives you an idea of what i did for 18 years and really enjoyed it. Caroline

[@seanbonella]

Brilliant Dale 😊

[@cliffordbrown6803]

Nice to see you again Dale👍

[@kenjames6789]

Another great video Dale it seems harder getting to and from work than driving at the moment. Keep them coming never boring mate.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you. It’s always nice to hear people enjoy what I do

[@camotech1314]

Thank you for another excellent long video! 😊

[@philipjdrake3737]

My driving on train sim bakerloo line has improved, due to you explaining your braking method as you come into stations. Thank you for my improved score.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Im glad I could help

[@luisantoniomenchengil7121]

Los comentarios hacen del video algo más ameno y entretenido 👍. He visto muchos vídeos así,pero se hacen aburridos sin comentarios. Gracias por su labor.

[@waitingfortheknock]

Another great video, always nice to learn or see something new about the Tube.

[@michaellittlejohns7968]

Great video dale

[@keithhitchings8911]

Busy watching your videos and also watching planes over or nearby. I shall remember to wave at your plane on Tuesday as it flies past

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I will ask the pilot to toot his horn as we pass ✈️✈️

[@Johnny16781]

Another Great one and two Dale 😁

[@markpunt9638]

Great video as always - thank you. During this malarkey, it seems that the trains run to a timetable and then the buses run to a separate timetable but the two don’t actually interline.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

The trains run around every 5-7 mins but the bus was around every 10 mins. To be honest I never waited long for a bus and always managed to get on one

[@robobrien1046]

Your a good driver Dale ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@stephenrice4554]

Great video , always something calming about your trips through the underworld of london and its environs . Looking forward to the next one 👍

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Even though I am away all week I have edited next weeks video. So don’t worry you won’t miss out

[@petermurrell5221]

Part 2 very interesting great to watch these long videos 👍😄😁😁

[@JamesUK-je4ew]

Don’t forget the departure board! Regards

[@johnkelly1083]

Great video. I once tried to take a ride on the Tube for "no trousers day". They threw me out of the station. Must've got the wrong day.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank god we don’t have naked day.

[@johnkelly1083]

​​😂 In all seriousness, keep up the great work.

[@havick6630]

Hey Dale, waving hello from Hong Kong! I hope you'll enjoy your stay!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you. I am looking forward to it. Shame it’s just the one night

[@cwnapier67]

I love your videos and please keep them coming. I know you may not get to this comment. A few questions for you Dale 1. Will the speed limit increase with the 2024 stock. I’m have heard you say the 1973 stock barely makes it to 45mph? 2. Have you ever ridden USA subways systems, New York or Chicago? How do they compare? I am British/American who grew up in Dorset and lives in Vegas Do you have any viewers / fans that drive those systems? 3. Do you want to ever drive London Overground, National Rail etc Thanks so much sir. Keep up the great work

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thanks for the comment. I don’t know if they plan on increasing the speed limit with the new trains. I have ridden both the NY and Chicago subway. I like the fact they have plastic/metal seats rather than the fabric ones. It makes it look cleaner. I’m sure some one who drives the NY subway has commented before. As for national rail I have no plans to change. I’m too old to learn new things 🤣🤣. In fact I would like to work part time x weeks in and x weeks off giving me time to travel. However that is a long was off being affordable

[@WildWildWeasel]

I'm soon gonna start driving for my country's capital's Subway system and tbh it's gonna be quite interesting, not the first time i drive a train but i haven't driven in about 5-7 years.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I wish you all the luck with the new job. I hope you enjoy it and be safe

[@NapierNimbus]

Excellent, great stuff

[@davethenerd1369]

Thanks for another great video Dale. From the snippets you showed, it was obvious the bus driver was dangerous. OK, so he has the hump about something. A manager looked at him the wrong way or some other heinous crime. However, you might be annoyed but don't take it out on your paying passengers. I hope a TFL manager sees your film. Thankfully, the tube drivers seem to be better behaved. And I am sure the overground drivers and pilots on your upcoming trips will be equally calm. Before I forget, when you get to Hyde Park Corner, don't forget to make an announcement about the lifts at Green Park. Sorry, I can't remember the other things of which we were supposed to remind you.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for the reminder. Give it a month or 2 I will need reminding not to make the announcement 🤣🤣

[@bryanmorris395]

I do like you chatting it’s good

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@hiviolet007]

Hi, Dale! I’m a new subscriber. I live in California but I go to London once or twice a year. I hope you are my driver from Heathrow T5 on October 29! I will wave at you. 👋🏻

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Welcome to the channel. I hope you have a great trip over here. Of cause if you see me give me a wave

[@MarkE-ICM0-4001]

You make me happy with this video. Thanks Dale

[@NeilShearer-ok2gi]

Dale I have looked into what is the busiest tube line in London and it is the central line

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you

[@johndean5251]

Great Job Dale

[@anthonycordingley1256]

That was a massive mouse saw it on the ledge lol.

[@Roblox_openbve]

You scared me at the start I thought you walked into the tracks but nice video as usually and of course very good driving

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thanks 👍

[@patriciabailey540]

Don't forget to stop at Turnham Green

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you. I did remember 🤣

[@patriciabailey540]

Thank you for part two

[@jeffgodon1335]

great vid Dale

[@rickyb725]

Hi Dale. It would have been interesting to hear why there were no trains from Wood Green to Cockfosters. Apologies if you covered it in your previous videos. I have to say TFL staff did a fantastic job in the rail replacement service both in terms of the number of buses and the staff available to assist passengers.

[@oober2004]

Working on the sidings ready for the new rolling stock I believe.

[@andybushi6418]

I’m pretty sure they’re improving the rails and stations for the new trains for the Piccadilly line. Later on, they will close down some parts of the line for said improvements.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

They replaced all the tracks and points at Arnos Grove. They also did some work to all the platforms at Arnos. They may have done some work at other stations too

[@stephencampbell9384]

Pretty sure the line from Belfast to Bangor is the only "mainline" in the UK with station intervals comparable to the Underground, especially with the 2 or 3 halts that are now closed.....Craigavad was so close to Cultra you could see the train at the platform.....which probably explains why the Belfast and County Down Railway beat BR to the Sprinter system by about 25 years, otherwise trains would be getting to about 15mph between the first 5 stations.

[@peterrobinson8795]

Dale, brilliant two parter, your commerty good as always, question I would like to ask retired now but I used to work unsosocible hours for a few years, doing the hours you do, and the journey home , how's your sleeping arrangements go Keep up your good work.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I struggle with my sleep. I do try and stay in a routine of going to bed late and getting up late even if I am off work

[@SuperloopSL9-u4e]

Nice one Dale how are you tomorrow the closure will end

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I missed the last day of the works as I’m on leave now for a week

[@SuperloopSL9-u4e]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 OK 20m speed restriction at Holborn might get the wheelscreech in because it's bendy and curvy

[@rhodaborrocks1654]

I thought that bus ride was looking a bit hectic, blimey, wonder what the hurry was?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Must have been his last trip of the day 🤣

[@StuAnderson90]

Hi Dale according to Google.. Central line is the busiest with 260.9 million passengers But the northern line which is second at 252.3 million but considered the most "crowded" tube lines. Jubilee line next at 213.6 million and Picc at 210.2 million People. Waterloo and city line is the lowest at 15.9 million,.met in the 9th at 66.8 million and bakerloo at 111.1 million

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I thought the central would be the busiest. I used to hate having too use it when I lived in London. Hot and over crowded

[@StuAnderson90]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 *Bakerloo line enters the chat

[@StuAnderson90]

not the busiest but bloody hell the hottest and the weirdest.. LU don't seem to care about the Bakerloo line they do other lines.. it seems H&C, Circle, DIstrict and all the others seem to get presedence.. I know it's old and costs a lot a lot to fix it however if they had done that nearly 20 years when plans were first drawn up the Bakerloo could of been the better line but still people in North West London get a bum deal because TFL and LU are slow. I know they had Deep level tube project which upgraded the lines but leaving the bakerloo til last is probably the worst idea. Their track and signalling is outdated and prone to failure and LU make do and mend on this line is criminal considering that the all the other lines get better treatment even the Northern line has had better treatment and that was once known as "the misery line" that now bestows on the Bakerloo.. it's an absolute shame.

[@aoilpe]

Thank you for the bus trip too…😂

[@edwardhale6240]

Hi Dale. I noticed when you were changing ends at terminal 5 that the live rail is on the side you walk along. Do you not find that a bit worrying? Enjoying your video's that you upload. Keep up the good work. Rocky from North Ayrshire.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

No it’s a smooth walk way so no reason why it would cause a problem. When we get the new trains it will be easier to walk through the train

[@StevenHuntington]

Hello Dale, another great video. I have a question about Heathrow T4. If I aboard a Heathrow T4 bound train from Hounslow Central, can I stay aboard and I ride the train around the loop at Heathrow T4 and alight the train back at Hounslow Central?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

You can yes. The train will stay on the platform at T4 for an average of about 8 minutes then continue around to T2/3 and east towards Cockfosters

[@dannicholas7812]

Hi dale! At Northfields, at the station starter signal, there’s a board that says “Reg Point” what does this mean? It also says check signal, why? Thank you for your engagement in this channel, you’re very informative in the commentary!

[@ib9rt]

Dale has mentioned on several videos that certain stations are regulation points, where trains running early may be held at a signal for a brief while to maintain spacing between trains and to keep to the timetable. Check signal is because inattentive drivers may (but hopefully not!) leave the station on autopilot while the signal is still red and telling them to wait.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Reg point means regulation point. So the signal system will hold us to time if we are early. Unless the signal op overrides it. They have the board to say check signal when a signal has been passed at danger a few times. It’s just a visual reminder

[@robobrien1046]

Thanks Dale for telling me 😊😊

[@Madlaerik]

Please let me of at Turnham green 😂❤

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

If it’s before 2230 then no you will have to come with me for the rest of my duty 🤣🤣🤣

[@cliffordbrown6803]

Have you had a busy day? 👍

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I’ve had this week off work. So have been globe trotting instead of train driving 🤣🤣

[@robobrien1046]

Dale who changes the signals ❤

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

They change automatically by the passing of a train. Some signals the signal operator can change

[@johnvitrano5401]

Hi Dale, great videos! Do you ever have trouble with the passengers? Here in the states it’s getting pretty common.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Generally they are all well behaved. You always get the odd one or two hell bent on causing trouble

[@oober2004]

Looking forward to this one, will hopefully find time on my nights to work through it. One thing has crossed my mind, Dale. Outside of the speed controlled signals, how else are the speed limits enforced on the route? I assume there aren't speed cameras dotted around? 😅 Thanks for the content as always. ...also check the departures board!

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

So managers will go out with a speed gun and do regular checks.

[@BeachGramps3361]

Dale please stop at the next station 11:19 haha

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I hope you managed to get off the train 🤣🤣

[@JMD422]

Hey Dale, great video as always. quick question for you, do the drivers have the possibility to change lines? is there other lines you would like to drive? thanks again for this unique point of view :)

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Yes we can put in for a transfer to another line. You would then work your way up the list. Some lines take years to get transferred too. There is not another line that I would like to move too permanently. Most are now automatic so I would be bored. If I had to leave the pic though then the northern line but that’s more about it’s the next easiest line for my daily commute

[@George-jz9fk]

25:39 why do they put the warning barriers far from where the platform ends? I remember that the barriers were only just before the ramp at the very end of the platform.

[@ib9rt]

TFL think passengers are clueless and not to be trusted, so they put the barriers at the limits of where you can board the train.

[@George-jz9fk]

​@ib9rt Ohh that makes sense. I have always wondered this in my life to be honest 😂😂

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It really depend on the station. Some platforms like at Wood Green are longer than the train so the barriers just shorten it so to speak

[@patriciabailey540]

We care Dale

[@mattc528]

Awesome night run. I wish this route was in a rail sim game. I have a question for ya Dale. Does the London Underground run 24/7 ? like NYC subway does

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

So on a Friday and Saturday night some lines run 24 hrs. Piccadilly/northern/victoria/central and jubilee lines

[@fabianseymour7109]

Really enjoy your videos Dale! Just wondering - you sometimes mention speed controlled signals, and going too fast “they will never clear”. Does this mean a grovelling call to the controller if someone goes too fast?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

If they go to fast they will get tripped ( the emergency brakes would come on) so they would have a SPAD. That assuming they couldn’t stop at it. So yes a call to the controller/signaller then a sit down with a manager

[@fabianseymour7109]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 thanks so much Dale! I know responding to comments can be tricky given the sheer volume but thanks! I love your driving videos and general commentary! Please keep them coming - I’ll not get bored of them! They are wonderfully calming - I’m a massive tube nerd!

[@ElmtreeLine]

I noticed at Heathrow you walk alongside the train to change cabs, rather than walk through the train ?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Yes. It’s quicker than having to keep opening and closing the internal doors

[@kevrussel]

I thought the bus driver hit a tree 😂😂

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

He did hit a few branches

[@detrexninja1334]

❤

[@svetlanarocha]

Dale, Why are the bends at Holborn tight?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It could be like at South Kensington they follow the road above or there was some thing in the way.

[@IshaqAli-z1j]

My question is today the Piccadilly line was part suspended no service South Harrow to Uxbridge. However the westbound at South Harrow is closed so how would it have worked

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

So they can put a train straight in to the east bound platform and reverse off that. They could also detrain at sudberry hill and run empty on the west bound and reverse back east ( empty)

[@IshaqAli-z1j]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Okay thank you dale. Would there be a video of you going past south harrow on the west?

[@paul-hill]

Are there any video's of the control of the signals that you drive by.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Im not sure.

[@LUAu101]

Search for The Signalman - Night Shift At Rayners Lane Signal Box. Rayners Lane Cabin controls Rayners Lane to Uxbridge. There's not much of South Kensington which controls the rest of the piccadilly line nowadays but if you search for Emergency At Earl's Court Station Leaves Control Room In Complete Chaos | The Tube hopefully you can find an episode of the old 'The Tube' TV programme which has shots of Earls Court which controlled the rest of the Piccadilly Line until quite recently.

[@Shads5]

What’s the story with the rough riding between Hatton Cross and Hounslow West? Is it not repairable?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Im not an engineeer so I have no clue. It’s been like that since I have been driving on the underground

[@keithhitchings8911]

OK Dale.. will watch out for your flight to pass over on Tuesday evening and give you a wave not that you will see me.😊

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I will have my eyes peeled for you

[@zaydaniba1386]

Hi dave hope all is well the delays are too much does it ever get to hot and are you allowed to open the cab doors whilst driving

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

If we are alone in the cab we can have the off side cab door open. I usually have it open when I’m out side as long as it’s not raining

[@ChrisSalmon-oz2uk]

Was trains left in the Wood Green siding after last train

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

No. Unless some thing has gone wrong they would not leave a train in there. The train needs cleaning and preparing by a technician. Plus they would have to turn power off to walk a driver in and out

[@seanbonella]

that a bus or a rocket?????? very fast it was

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

At least I made it back unscathed

[@DanT271]

What is the box with the light on the lower left side of the tunnel at the station?

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

If you refer to one on the wall just above the rail. Well I don’t know what it’s called but it shows if the power is on or off or just says fault. I will speak to some one who worked on stations to tell me what they are called and I will include in a future video

[@principalsignal]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 Sorry for butting-in, Dale - I was just typing a reply to this, which I think will answer the question... I assume you mean a box such as the one on the lower left-hand side at Earl’s Court 46:51 (and other locations) This device is known as a ‘P-CRID’, which is a Permanent version of the handheld CRID or ‘Current Rail Indicating Device’ that is used by authorised staff to determine whether or not the traction current (3rd & 4th rail power supply) for a defined area has been turned off before they access the track. I don’t believe you’ll see these on every Underground line, as they were developed and introduced by Tube Lines whilst it was a private company that was responsible for maintenance, enhancement and renewal of the infrastructure chiefly for the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines (roughly very late 2002 to mid-2010). I recall that P-CRIDs were a safety enhancement so that staff could be aware of the indicated traction current status before venturing onto the track in order to use a more conventional (handheld) CRID to verify that the power was indeed off.

[@DanT271]

@@principalsignal thank you for the detailed reply I tend to notice small details and am always curious

[@DanT271]

@@dalecharmantravels8057 thank you for the reply I enjoy all of your tube videos very relaxing and I enjoy your commentary

[@nielsleenknegt5839]

30MPH around a round about?? What the actual _____?!?! In my little volkswagen t-roc I might be doing 20 max on a big round about if i know no one is on it ahead of me....

[@petermurrell5221]

Ok dale just wondering how many miles do you do in a year in your car.??

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It’s around 35k miles or just under

[@seanbonella]

why is South Ken Bends so bendy Dale?????

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It’s seems that when it was built they had to follow the road above. Issues with private properties and things.

[@michaelandersen-kk4fc]

just love your content, must be weird, everybody is always waiting for you .. or delayed by you 😁.. that is sooo British empire. speed restriction that have been in effect for 100 years, = temporary.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

I don’t delay any body. Other issues out of my control may cause me to be late 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I guess now people like to wait for my train. Or at least that’s how I see it in my mind 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnmatthews8172]

The Vicoria Line is Busyest I asked Alexa

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

Thank you for the info

[@eswnl1]

53:35 Driver banter, eh? I guess it’s a British thing.

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

It helps pass the time 🤣

[@karenarrighi5629]

I saw the mouse 🐁

[@watson956]

there was a mouse at 1:07:26 running on a cable on the left-hand wall

[@dalecharmantravels8057]

There are a lot of them. Just think they will never experience sun light or rain