The New Tube For London

[@Chuby123]

Lets appriciate that a guy off of KZbin with a camera in hand is interviewing the Mayor of London and chatting with the BBC staff who are making content. This is truly the future of content. Passionate individuals making amazing content!

[@k.r.baylor8825]

Hear, hear! YT and passionate bloggers are better curators of real news content than any reporter, who is limited by time, general knowledge, and socio-political restraints in their coverage of niche stories.

[@jdc327]

@@k.r.baylor8825 Amen!! When you cover too much.....you actually cover too little! 🧐

[@user-ki6id4vt8u]

Future of content? Ain’t even a big deal calm down

[@TomCro73]

@@user-ki6id4vt8u Needs to become a big deal, very quickly - by scrapping the license fee and de-funding the BBC. The good news is that there's never been a "climate emergency". However, the indoctrination emergency is bad and getting worse.

[@noahbowie5985]

The buttons are for when the train is standing in a terminus station. It allows the doors to close in order to maintain the interior temperature of the tube trains.

[@CasperLCat]

I should think there’s also an emergency open btn, in case of fire in a train, say, someone outside can open the doors at a station if the primary system isn’t working ?

[@ninjamandalorian]

current tubes have emergency buttons e.t.c. im sure the new ones shall have them too@@CasperLCat

[@RogersRamblings]

As a former motorman, I was hoping you'd raise the question of where the operator puts his tea mug. Non-specialists have this weird idea that trains run on steam diesel or electric. They don't they run on tea and coffee.

[@everready2903]

It's down low on the drivers left side.

[@ajs41]

Excellent point. I hope the front also has another seat for guests.

[@everready2903]

@@ajs41 Yes for Instructors officially.

[@Evan490BC]

Tea, coffee, and sausage rolls from Greggs, I would add.

[@AndrooUK]

We could always just finally create an autonomous service with platform doors, and no caffeinated beverages being required...

[@AnotherBrightIdea]

Not a train fanatic by any means but love Geoff’s enthusiasm, presentation and editing!! Awesome stuff!

[@jun10rW]

In your life, interviewing a mayor can be a huge achievement. As always, love your train videos and I’d watch them anyday. You’ve really made it big as a train you tuber.

[@RoachChaddjr]

But interviewing a competent mayor, that's a bigger achievement

[@mailjimmygalaxy]

Been watching for years and so proud and happy of where you have taken the channel!

[@geofftech2]

Thanks Jimmy, very kind! 👍

[@ZTRANSPORT-755]

I watch this lots of times

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Geoff sharing the train with a BBC Official and has seen the Mayor. Flying with the big leagues 🔥

[@GWJUK]

He’s worth far more than those lot for sure.

[@john_smith1471]

He was a local radio reporter, not a bbc official, and the London Mayor has a lot of crime issues to sort out, the nice train stuff is a media distraction, he didnt answer the question about TfL finances, not long ago he said he might have to close a tube line because of funding problems.

[@SamSitar]

yes he is.

[@k.r.baylor8825]

Geoff has earned these accolades. He does a more in-depth dive into these topics than any reporter would. Well done, mate.

[@JagerLange]

Correction: BBC journos and the Mayor have now shared a train with Geoff Marshall :P

[@IsmaelR94]

I'm not from UK but I was in London in 2019, I really like trains, specially the underground trains, I'm happy to met the 72' and 73' tube stocks, old but I really enjoyed riding on them. I love your content (I also using for improve my English haha, sorry if I made grammar mistakes) Greetings from Spain!

[@davidty2006]

i forgot the last time i been to london. I think it was then the older C stocks were still running.

[@IsmaelR94]

@@davidty2006 I would have liked meet the C and D stocks, I hope come to London this year and visit the London transport museum to see the old stocks 😄

[@IlikeTrainsguy100]

@@IsmaelR94 The transport museum is amazing! Finally went for the first time last year as I had a few hours before a theatre show and loved it. Well worth it.

[@IsmaelR94]

@@IlikeTrainsguy100 I have that visit pending from the last time, I was there only one week and I don't had enough time for plan a visit, but the next time I will go to the museum 100% sure! 😄

[@RafaRadityo7]

I also went to London in 2019!

[@Matsine]

I do have to say I really like these new trains. The only thing that makes me a bit sad is that they are replacing the rolling stock on four different lines which means that there will be at least less variety on the underground. But for normal commuters and travellers I really see a big improvement of comfort.

[@jonathanbaker3307]

Hopefully it will make reliability better by making maintenance across fleets a bit easier

[@thesteelrodent1796]

making all the trains the same has the benefit that it's easier and cheaper to keep them running because they all use the same parts. It's less interesting for train nerds, but for the those who keep the trains running it's a quality of life improvement kind of thing

[@choppership465]

i think they’re gonna replace piccadilly only for a while

[@ASLEFshrugged]

@@choppership465 these will be on the Piccadilly for at least 30 years

[@N0N4M30]

Big improvement of comfort ? Are u mad ? Lol it’s literally no improvement besides maybe the air conditioner 😂

[@danyskystar883]

I really appreciate that the look of the trains is not too different from the old ones

[@activetraveladvocate]

I think the door buttons are there in case TfL wants to use the feature that S stock uses, namely if no one passes through the doors after a certain period of time (especially at termini), the doors will close to save on heating and cooling costs but passengers can push the button to open them again. Thameslink does that in the core section as well, in that the doors open automatically but if the train is waiting, they'll close automatically if no one uses them after a certain period of time

[@scoot889]

Also used by staff to manually close and lock doors if they need to empty a train that needs to be taken out of service.

[@kaitlyn__L]

Extra necessary since there won’t be any way to reject heat into the tunnels from the air conditioning system, they’ll need to store it to release in the overground sections. Keeping more doors closed more often will reduce how much extra thermal mass they’ll need for said storage, plus of course secondary benefits such as reducing overloads on the thermal loop when the train gets stuck etc.

[@therealcaldini]

The smirk on Geoff’s face as he thinks: yeah, I know all this mate! However - when the Met line train is at the terminus at Watford they shut the doors and you need to press the button to open the doors to get on.

[@joshporter741]

Some great interviews Geoff! Brilliant to see where this channel is growing!

[@quintuscrinis]

4:50 the buttons are used to lock carriage doors on the S-stock now that the trains have no space between them for a button in the connector section. Also the doors close if a train is sitting at a station (like Watford or Ealing Broadway) to help the Air Con.

[@nigeltrigger4499]

Pressing the door button on the Circle/District line air conditioned trains, opens the doors if they have closed to maintain the temperature at a station, but not if they have closed because the train is departing.

[@williamevans6277]

The new trains look really nice! I can't wait to see them in service!

[@Chewscore]

Really needs it, looking foward to seeing ATO on the Piccadilly Line! It's going to increase capacity and it's going to be much more comfortable!

[@commandocaptain2681]

It will actually be less comfortable, and my bum will be very sore after sitting on that PLANK looking seat for half an hour.

[@andrewreynolds4949]

But there will be air conditioning

[@matthewsmith2787]

There is no ATO coming to the Piccadilly

[@sotyfan73]

@@matthewsmith2787 I think these trains will have ATO option on them. But like other ATO lines it will still need a Driver in the cab to operate.

[@stefansoder6903]

Because the drivers are crap or what?

[@jayzo]

My only critique is that the windows make me feel like I'm on a plane with how small they are, but overwise they're gonna be a wonderful addition to London's rail fleets.

[@tobygranshaw3359]

I’m guessing that’s because there is a duct between each window to blow cold air out at head height to cool the commuters; the chiller units are under the seats.

[@Desi365]

Has the same thought

[@mzzzzz2179]

Agreed!

[@eurouc]

Tiny windows, thick door frames and no external ribbon glazing to give a sleeker appearance. A big dud 😒

[@a1white]

@@eurouc it just doesn't look that modern and sleek. Appearances matter.

[@cleanycloth]

The new trains look gorgeous! Hard to believe the Piccadilly trains are nigh on 50 years old, they look decades newer than the bakerloo trains that's for sure...

[@agent_605]

That’s the power of a good refurb, before the Piccadilly line trains were refurbished in the late 90s their interior was virtually identical to that of the Bakerloo’s, just with slightly more luggage space for Heathrow passengers

[@amirdiabe]

I'd imagine as the Picadilly line picks people up from Heathrow, TfL wanted the trains to be more presentable, to give a better impression of London

[@shoutyshouty]

Sadly, the Bakerloo line tube stock have been neglected. They were meant to have been replaced after the Piccadilly line so no money had been planned to make them last longer but TfL finances have been hit hard by the pandemic any new trains for the Bakerloo line won't be coming anytime soon.

[@PeteS_1994]

The ride shows its age though. They look newer because of there refurb that imitated the 95/6 tube stock at the time.

[@HenrysAdventures]

05:00 the buttons are for the Londoners to see who the tourists are!

[@dannypaulread1023]

Impressive I live in goole and I would have never thought if my 40 years living here that a big company like Siemens were coming here. Awesome video as always!

[@JohnTalbot-k6xi]

Best interview I have ever seen of Seimen’s Will Wilson- he is a very charismatic leader …. takes Interviewer skills to capture that aspect- Great Show

[@kiramanana]

Ah finally. Living on the piccadilly line has been getting boring waiting for these new trains. Cant wait to take them

[@neilcrawford8303]

Excellent report Geoff. Don't get see much London news since we 200 miles north to Merseyside from south of the Thames. Be interesting to see how the fit, finish, reliability and performance of these Siemens built trains compares with the Bombardier S7 & S8 stock. If it's been like most of their other trains like the SWT 444s and 450s, they'll work pretty well straight from the box.

[@neilmossey]

Brilliant vid thanks Geoff. And wow, you survived the Mayor's extreme politician hand jiving at 9:00 - think you should have had PPE goggles - that could've taken an eye out.

[@MACROPARTICLE]

I must say, I am truly impressed with the aesthetics of the mock-ups. Very prestigious vibe to them. I was quite underwhelmed with the Bombardier designs in contrast. Although the TfL seat moquette design is a huge disappointment. The one by Siemens themselves looks way more neat and professional in my opinion.

[@kauskimkulima2171]

Not good for tall people

[@MACROPARTICLE]

@@kauskimkulima2171 the same applies to all deep level stock. Then again, have to sacrifice height in order to fit the trains through those relatively small tunnels. And if you manage to secure a seat, that won't be an issue in the first place.

[@Deanrwp]

Absolutely brilliant video interviewing someone from BBC and the Mayor of London, doesn’t get any better then that! I did however find it rather funny when you asked the Mayor when will Crossrail be opening! Lol 😂

[@NiXnipe]

I still remember the ‘new tube for London’ advert from TFL before they unlisted it. It’s nice to see the new futuristic trains become a reality in this video!

[@Sim0nTrains]

Out of all the places they could had put on their destination screen, they put Cockfosters! Lol great video Geoff and be interesting to see them on service in the future... NTFL could be one of those London Underground versions of a NFT lol

[@jacon454]

Well it is probably the most common destination for Piccadilly line trains

[@Enviri]

Siemen train to Cockfosters

[@aks713]

@@Enviri 🤣

[@richmayes8451]

I suspect the reason for the door buttons is the same as on the Sub-Surface stock where all the doors will open as the train pulls into each station, but if there is a long wait at the platform, the doors automatically close after a period of time, so you would then have to push the button to enter the train.

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

Good to see this in Goole. It's always been a bleak location there between the levels and the humber, but the economic life of the place has dwindled for decades as the port declined.

[@rjjcms1]

Sounds like it received a proper kick in the Goolies.

[@tmarritt]

My dad is from there, visited recently used to be really bad but somehow its gotten worse. I hope this helps

[@vman2kay]

The buttons are most likely to keep the doors closed unless pressed like some overground trains I guess. Useful when it's cold outside and if you're air conditioning and no one needs to enter or exit from the door, then it will keep the carriage temperature as it is (either cool or warm) without letting the energy escape.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I remember watching a documentary called ‘Going Underground’ where certain drivers had to go to EBay in order to source parts for trains and I was happy to see the updated Cab.

[@dustojnikhummer]

Reminds me of NASA buying old computers on ebay for spare parts as their systems were using 386 ers hardware.

[@legend_darkstar]

It wasn't the drivers but Tube Lines (private infrastructure company which used to manage some deep level tube lines) had to "scour ebay for the bits needed to keep them going" ;)

[@kaitlyn__L]

@@dustojnikhummer NASA also has some Amigas! Though spare parts for both platforms are thankfully becoming more plentiful due to modern hobbyist versions, though I think NASA had replaced some of them by the time that was actuality!

[@traintrambus]

How wonderful and great for Pic. worker and users. Being a retired member of London Underground staff and working at Cockfosters I am delighted to see these improvements to the trains. It’s a win win situation. Love this video.

[@dunebasher1971]

00:07 that freaky "breathing" thing that the Piccadilly line moquettes do...

[@TheAsrgrant]

Good to see you Geoff - im a Londoner living LA.I miss the tube....the angel and embankment my old haunts. Cheers

[@riddypr]

0:06... Was that seat breathing or is it just me? The new Piccadilly line trains look REALLY nice. It'll be very interesting to see what walk-through carriages will be like while going through the tight tunnels (I know District, Circle and H&C all go underground, but the tunnels aren't as small)

[@MagicalTrevor3]

Yes, bizarre shot... please explain, Geoff!

[@grahamnicholson1553]

Air conditioned seats? Surely not...

[@johnhowcroft3474]

@@MagicalTrevor3 It happens sometimes definitely not unusual on Piccadilly, think its just airflow trapped underneath

[@morb0yo]

As another comment mentioned, I think it's to do with the air pressure experienced on the tube as the tunnel changes depth.

[@RobSpeaking]

The new tube trains will be alive and well, now with breathable seats to keep your ass sweat in check.

[@anniesoernym]

Will Wilson seems like a wonderful bloke! Very enthusiastic 👍🏻 Another great video, Geoff! Thank you!

[@markturner1970]

Going to have to keep an eye on Tom's BBC London report to see if Geoff gets a cameo...

[@tomsedwards]

NO CHANCE

[@jonah6404]

Lmao@@tomsedwards

[@christopherbrown3695]

Love the fabric and such a great wee film, thanks Geoff

[@fluffymitten]

So excited to see these coming into service. I'm always worried by the way the Piccadilly train doors seem to open before the train has fully stopped! Oh, and yes, do a boats video (please try to get them to extend the operating hours of the RB6)

[@smarthome3824]

Another very interesting London Transport video from Geoff. His enthusiasm is catching.

[@jeremysmith4437]

Great interview with the Major very professional 👍

[@leonaxlily]

🥺🫂 you and sadiqs conversation is the most wholesome thing ever

[@timsully8958]

Wow, what a facility! And my goodness those are handsome trains, and they look great in the TFL red white and blue 😎 I know he has his critics, but the Mayor had outlined precisely why this is such a great project all round. Why throw money abroad for a cheap deal and line the pockets of those who already have plenty when instead, you can invest in your own country and spread the wealth a bit? I love that this is benefitting people outside of London too 👍 It will be a shame to see those trains go, as I have been using them for 40 odd years. I remember how modern they looked as an 8 year old when o travelled on them for the first time, and how amazing they looked when they were refurbed, but all good things come to an end 🤷🏻‍♂️ One thing that made feel really old was when you talked about replacing the Central line and W&C stock. In my mind they are still ‘new’…but then that’s because in my unconscious mind, 1992 was only about fifteen years ago 😂 Cheers Geoff, great stuff fella 👍🍀🍻

[@fallenfossl]

I hear it's 9 car trains with 5 bogie and 4 hover carriages. Also we should really note that the new train's air-conditioning filters are going to clean the air of the entire tunnels! It'll be amazing 😍

[@malo66]

I am dubious about the air conditioning, but we shall see.

[@blurds]

To be fair the "nearly as old as me" joke was pretty hilarious

[@the_9ent]

All I can say is “At Last!” These trains will be a great welcome on the Piccadilly line as the current trains are way past their best. Even better they are made in the UK.

[@everready2903]

50% are made in Germany I believe

[@killeranime3591]

Had well Bakerloo and Central lines if they are added on those lines

[@AnthonyFurnival]

I’ll miss the older trains when they go but I guess all good things must come to an end!

[@ReubenAshwell]

Same here, the 1973 tube stock has been one of my favourite tube stocks. And you know, they didn't really feel all that old to me because of how well done the interior refurb they did in the 90's is. :)

[@AnthonyFurnival]

@@ReubenAshwell exactly - at the moment, in the train World Cup on my community page it’s the Bakerloo stick winning - proof people like these older trains!

[@AnthonyFurnival]

@@Beavis0202 I have a train World Cup poll on my channel and the older stock is winning hands down over newer underground trains which I think shows the affection people hold for them

[@lcuk99]

We need a sitcom about Geoff and Tom from the BBC's relationship hahaha. Tom always looks sick to see Geoff but I bet he admires him deep down.

[@caw25sha]

You said they were going to build half of the trains but you didn't say whether it was the top half or the bottom half.

[@laurach.5550]

I love so much your videos of the tube of London :) Really good job for interviewing the mayor of London !

[@lillynicholexo]

Side note: i love the new like button animation. Gorgeous video

[@sgthree]

I think I preferred the flush side windows of the artists impressions that have been around for a long time.

[@FroZenMemes]

1:36 that dirt mound on the left is erm... flattering 😳

[@That1Ray]

Because the new moquette is called Holden, these are the following: Arnos Grove Bounds Green Wood Green Turnpike Lane Manor House Either one of these stations are also featured

[@iandixon2201]

Door buttons Geoff - if the trains have air-con they are going to automatically close doors after a set period, even if the train is not yet ready to set off. Also if the button is pressed while the door it open it locks the door open for accessibility. I'm sure I learned this from one of your other videos :)

[@russellgaudin5981]

I enjoy your enthusiasm! Well done.

[@ZenoWatson]

They look very similar to the new underground trains that Glasgow got. Great to see investment in manufacturing coming back to the UK!

[@margaretgeorge3903]

Love the video, and the fact that BBC London had to wait! Your so enthusiastic 🤩

[@bm2489]

Great video, love the passion. I think the question we all want to know is if they are going to reduce the journey time? If they can move faster without producing more heat that would be a great improvement

[@MrSeif2001]

I’ve been waiting for this video for really long time

[@queenzpimpkid]

These trains are so beautiful compared to my soulless stainless steel trains of New York City. The tube trains have so much character and pop to them

[@jeshkam]

Nah, I prefer the classic NYC trains, of course as long as they're not covered in graffiti like in the 1970s and 80s, which was truly disgusting, nothing to do with art whatsoever.

[@queenzpimpkid]

@@jeshkam You’re right the older trains were really unique but they’re all retired and almost the whole system of the new rolling stock is dull and almost indistinguishable from one another.

[@bahnspotterEU]

Yeah, the MTA‘s “Train of many Colours” is really almost sad, because it shows just how much nicer NYC Subway trains used to be painted. I’d love a modern variation of the light-blue and beige or red and beige to return!

[@andrewduong2740]

Some of the oldest trains in the London Underground have had full-open gangways, plush seats, logical arrangements, and digital signs since the 90s while the newest trains in Toronto have only now caught up. And even then by far the TTC is one of the better systems in North America. We're clearly falling short

[@ericgriffin6698]

Great looking, well done Siemens. !! 😊👍🇬🇧

[@robbiemorrison7085]

You have to press the door buttons on s stock Geoff as at terminus stations they close after about 15 seconds

[@elevatorsbyliftfilmer1247]

45 seconds, not 15

[@jacon454]

Yeah but they still open automatically at every station

[@elevatorsbyliftfilmer1247]

@@jacon454 In other words, there's a chance the doors would behave just like the S Stock when these trains roll out

[@Tube-Shots]

Geoff what a great insight into the future, cant wait to see the new trains in real life

[@hannahk1306]

I can think of several reasons for keeping the buttons on doors: - allows them to be opened manually if required, e.g. automatic opening fails or doors have shut when a train is in the station a while - the lights and beeps that accompany them give feedback to customers about the status of the door (sometimes the train may have stopped but the doors haven't unlocked yet or perhaps the doors are about to shut so they do the quick flashing/beeping to warn you) - improves resellability of the trains: if in a few decades TFL want to sell the trains on to somewhere else, that place may want/need manual door opening and it's surely better to not have to try to retrofit them

[@honyatwashere]

Yes and when a train is held (at least on s stock) the doors close

[@RVNmax]

Dont see how the button would do anything if there was an opening fail. Anyway, Geoff's point was that the button would as useless as the current ones if they continue to not be be functioned to control the doors. Of course this may not be the case with the new trains with the temperature control. The light indication is nothing to do with actual botton. I agree with potential resale/resuse point, even if the button wont be functional for the tube.

[@Gfynbcyiokbg8710]

No one is going to buy an old tube train, unless you are vivarail but theyre gone now

[@symy92]

Two WOW moments -- seeing Geoff interview the Mayor, and air con on the new stock.

[@Rudder9576]

The mock up looks really impressive. Cool and slick design. As I use the Piccadilly Line at times the 73 Stock maybe old but still modern compared to the elderly but nostalgic 72 Stock trains on the Bakerloo Line. As a stop-gap for a few years until the real new trains arrive redundant 73 Stock units could be transferred to the Bakerloo Line and allow the withdrawal of the 72 Stock.

[@fetchstixRHD]

Unlikely to happen because of the Bakerloo's curvature, apparently 🤔

[@mjcats2011]

Cannot be done. The Piccadilly Line cars are longer and the Bakerloo line has a lot of curves.

[@tobygranshaw3359]

@@mjcats2011 How will they get through the tortuous curves at South Kensington when the wheels squeal?

[@tobygranshaw3359]

@@fetchstixRHD But the Mayor clearly stated that NTFL will also be supplied to the Bakerloo & Central Lines. Bakerloo has tight curves at Paddington & Piccadilly Circus, but so does Bank on the Central or South Kensington on the Piccadilly…

[@fetchstixRHD]

@@tobygranshaw3359: I’m not particularly technically informed enough to explain the exact issue with the Bakerloo, only quoting what I’ve seen stated elsewhere (though the clarification was about reverse curves). I will make note that: a) without diagrams of the lines, it’s hard to comment on how “tight” curves really are, b) the 67ts (almost similar to 72ts) had no problem fitting in the Piccadilly line tunnels when they needed to get from the Victoria line to Acton, and the NTFL is probably designed around the most restrictive of the deep Tube lines. After all, the 6 car 73ts sets are being replaced with 9 car NTFL sets, which should show how much more flexible the new sets are.

[@explorer914]

I think the door buttons are for conserving energy in summer, so you don't let more cold refreshed air out than necessary. :)

[@smyffmawzz]

2:45 . It's a mirror Geoff!!

[@guillaumemaurice3503]

Thank you for the video, that was brilliant.

[@FlyingScud]

I do prefer the original moquette - it has a nice sense of speed and direction.

[@RobinWootton]

If you mean the current moquette - Yes it's more geometric and tasteful. If you mean the first seen above - I agree it was streamlined and modern. Unfortunately and surprisingly the proposed pattern has so such qualities.

[@hashir]

number 6 on Trending in the UK! Congrats Geoff!!

[@hrishiv]

The main issue is, the new Tube trains are bring made in Yorkshire, but West Yorkshire still doesn't have a mass public transport system :( living out my dream through London Tube videos until I hopefully come there for uni next year!

[@tobygranshaw3359]

West Yorkshire has West Yorkshire Metro, with Siemens Class 333 trains similar to the Class 332 used by Heathrow Express. ✅ They have Electrified Suburban lines, whereas South Yorkshire doesn’t even have an Electrified Midland Mainline to Sheffield!🥺 Sheffield does have the Supertrams, but try taking a Diesel Pacer train from Retford to Sheffield in February, or from Sheffield to Manchester through the Hope Valley! 🥶 Leeds is promised a Tram network to compensate for the cancellation of the HS2 Eastern Branch. ☺️ Sheffield will finally get an Electrified Midland Mainline too, so Leeds could have a second Electrified route to London alongside the ECML. 🥳

[@AwakeTruthSeeker]

Maybe they can have the old Piccadilly Line trains in West Yorkshire when the new ones go into service? 🙂

[@hrishiv]

@@tobygranshaw3359 I hope so, it's getting around the city/area e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield that's the issue, really does need a mass transit system, probably similar to the supertrams.

[@JimmyStewpot]

Thankyou for creating this video. Awesome

[@NewCityMedia]

Great video Geoff. Thanks for letting us see the new NTFL. Love the new moquette. And will look forward to the aircon! However the thing that stood out for me above all else was the small size of the windows. I've got to say that, whilst overall the design of the new train is really neat, I really don't like the small size of the new windows. Makes it look a bit 'old-fashioned', like the former stock on 'The Drain'! But hey, a nice shiny new Tube train at last.

[@RHTeebs]

I'm glad Tom said it went Star Trek-like. I'm glad I wasn't the only one.

[@alanmatthews4050]

Great look at at new Piccadilly trains. Moving up to the big time with the mayor. Lovely to see space for wheelchair, but could not see any space for luggage. This would mean the wheelchair space would just fill up with luggage when coming or going from Heathrow which would be even more difficult to move than people. Perhaps the assumption is that everyone with luggage will be using Elizabeth line to travel from Heathrow by then.

[@everready2903]

Luggage goes in the drivers cab!

[@steveamurray59]

Well Done, a good insight. Thanks Geoff.

[@wlctransit7593]

I was surprised when you said that the new Tube trains were going to be built in their own factory. I almost thought they were going to be assembled at the standard Krefeld, Germany or Vienna, Austria plants. I'm already excited to see the first of these trains undergo testing even if we are just at the mockup stage. :)

[@everready2903]

I believe half are built in Germany

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Great to see the new tube made in Yorkshire. The underground is looking like the overground trains with walk through carriages and push button to open the doors.

[@yoironfistbro8128]

Seems like everything has a "Star Trek feel now" First the Lumo uniforms, now these trains.

[@markwright3161]

'futuristic' rubbish that will be outdated by the time it's made. They won't be getting 50 years of service out of these new trains. Everyone is quick to same they've been long overdue for replacing, but guess what isn't pumped out from stuff being in service for that long, pollution from manufacturing and scrapping, where the vast majority of 'emissions', etc that we're all supposed to be concerned about comes from.

[@KenDrPH]

Brilliant, collaboration for success...

[@limeyosu2000]

So nice that they will be built in the U.K.! Def time we made more products, and create more jobs. Last time I rode on the Piccadilly was 2018 and I was shocked how old the stock is! I swear the train doors said 1968 metro cammel!

[@everready2903]

Half are built in Germany I believe.

[@OhioticketswithRobert]

Always interesting seeing the cars as they are designed and the factory.

[@whyyousobudu]

arent the stations going to get ridiculously hot with air con running?

[@lewisgreen2957]

Really enjoyed that! Thanks for posting 😊

[@andyhill242]

Where will the heat extracted by the air-conditioning, go? Other than that, I like it!

[@MaxPulse1]

You have come a long way Geoff. Well done!

[@nigelgbarber7848]

Unless I have it wrong the Bakerloo line stock is the oldest being 1972 stock?

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

A Great looking cab front and a fine report Geoff.

[@tobygranshaw3359]

I predict problems with luggage blocking doors, and rolling onto the platform at Hounslow East… Those wheelchair spaces will be filled with suitcases by Heathrow passengers… At least the 1973 stock had dedicated luggage bays next to the double doors, with perch seats for peak use.

[@PeteS_1994]

I’ve noticed newer trains do away with extra luggage bays as they were meant to be wheelchair spaces and on average not too many wheelchairs use the train

[@sonicsophie]

Wow! I live in Southgate and seeing our fantastic round station and tesla coil on the new moquette is bloody brilliant!!! Can’t wait to see this trains in action

[@person7916]

Will Julie Berry still be doing the announcements, because I’m not a big fan of the announcements on the Battersea power branch🤔. And also why is the Piccadilly line getting them before the Bakerloo?

[@QuarioQuario54321]

Bakerloo seems more reliable

[@leicesterpoppadom7225]

the piccadilly line is far more intensively worked than the bakerloo line, so despite the 72 stock being older it will be replaced ~2030 instead of 2025 for the 73 stock

[@spidyman8853]

You should see the underground in Berlin. They have modern tubes too like the one in this Vid. Berlin is in my bucket list one day.

[@johnthornton4410]

Great review Geoff, thanks. A consequence of having wider doors is that the train loses space for people to pack thin suitcases, etc either side of the door. Luggage space is essential on the Piccadilly Line. Is there going to be more dedicated space available? It's already difficult for us wheelchair users to get into and out of the dedicated space on tube trains. Are TfL expecting luggage burdened Heathrow travellers to encroach on this space?

[@MrSmith1984]

To be honest; this problem shows why the Heathrow Branch should be transferred to the District Line.

[@spiffymarc]

Will the Elizabeth Line perhaps also take pressure off of the Tube for Heathrow journeys?

[@MrSmith1984]

@@spiffymarc I would imagine so, especially when the Journey to Heathrow is much quicker on the Elizabeth Line (compared to the Piccadilly Line).

[@Gfynbcyiokbg8710]

Not many are going to be taking the piccadilly line from heathrow after liz line opened

[@shizzlecrystal5964]

You still press the buttons to open the doors on Hammersmith and District line trains.

[@C.I...]

Why are the windows so small? Or rather, why did they get smaller than the old trains?

[@ce1834]

Have to minimise energy loss a lot to have effective air conditioning (looks like it also has to allow for the ducting)

[@marcelwiszowaty1751]

@@ce1834 Surely that could be done with double glazing? I was wondering if the extra window partitions might be required for ducting as part of the air conditioning system or maybe associated cable runs. Just my guess... any definitive information out there?

[@railotaku]

@@marcelwiszowaty1751 It is aircon ducting :)

[@pirate1012]

@@ce1834 The District Line has AC and large windows.

[@idot3331]

Hopefully they'll be a bit more soundproof than the current ones, as well as keeping the cool air in.

[@casparnigell5510]

Bravo to you and the Mayor of London. Good info.