The Train That Is a Rapid Covid Test Centre

[@roderickmain9697]

"Trained by the NHS" and NHS by train. I do love a good pun.

[@Synystercheese]

I saw this train this morning walking to work. Was very confused why everything was covered. I'm glad the mystery has been answered

[@aldertravels]

Geoff, you really make my day when I am feeling down and gloomy! Keep up the interesting, enjoyable content that keeps me going!

[@MattCamelly]

@@geofftech2 Yeah, your videos are cool :)

[@TraineePilotJess]

Same

[@MrTudwud]

"We apologise for the late arrival of your text. This was due to a fault on line".

[@Fs3i]

Wrong kind of leaves in the air

[@haroldellis9721]

Every time Geoff says "Good morning," what follows will make it a good morning.

[@RJC1142]

Geoff, this is AMAZING. Thank you so much doing this. Interesting to see the repurposed 313, nice to have the tidbit about how the other classes of trains are being put to use with the timetable adjustments. And, I really do think documenting these things is good for our future selves when we're no longer in the middle of the pandemic and get to look back on it.

[@Nick-kz6dg]

"Southern Rail apologies for the delay in getting your test result back to you."

[@skylarius3757]

When I saw the title for the video I was thinking that it was a train that actually moved between stations to carry out the tests.

[@TraineePilotJess]

Same

[@robertewalt7789]

That would be a good idea.

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

Same

[@angelamcmahon]

If it's positive, do the doors close and you get sent to Porton Down?

[@lillywho]

Sounds like a more messed up version of Infinity Train

[@PianoKwanMan]

@Nathaniel Cerdena The Next station is Brookwood, where this train terminates.

[@Sarahbryson321]

The final station is [classified], where you will be tested further. Please remain calm

[@2112jonr]

Just to give a big thumbs up to Jay. Thank you. Good man :-)

[@cheesedoff-with4410]

It's almost a year since I last used "my" station. (I was wondering how busy it was) Thanks for the update and I hope your nose gets better.

[@bentownsend0]

I miss Brighton, lived there for 3 years before having to move mid-peak last year. Many a good memory before that visiting Sussex campus which I used to get the train at platform 8 from.

[@AzureOtsu]

fellow brightoner here

[@notthatcreativewithnames]

Have been there for only two months but I still miss Brighton and Falmer.

[@underc5180]

I do find it funny how it says 'Welcome aboard this Southern Service' on the PIS, don't know why

[@TraineePilotJess]

I saw that too

[@Berriman59579]

@@TraineePilotJess ;-)

[@CBeaumontHIGTFY]

It's the default display I believe. When the 313's were first introduced on Southern, the screens did not exist. When they put them in (of which many quite funny teething issues followed what a surprise) - this message was shown first. Then station names on the screens came, then they got automated announcements working (which often jammed or failed).

[@underc5180]

@@CBeaumontHIGTFY That's interesting information. I wonder though, why don't they just turn them off? I'm assuming that if they could they probably would be off, but still

[@CBeaumontHIGTFY]

@@underc5180 I think they are wired in to operate when the train is "ready for service", in other words when the trains interior lights are on, 3rd rail is detected and either white cab lights and driver present or both ends are red lights. Thinking back, when they were first installed, the message on initial services may have been "Welcome aboard this service", so the Southern bit must have been added later. When announcements started, it was "Welcome aboard the Southern service to "destination"" (triggered on door release). Stopping patterns and next station came quite some time later if memory serves. Alas I've not been able to use the train for a long time now due to the virus, indeed the only times I did use the train in 2020 (to get to hospital appts) - I ended up on the GWR on one time, the other times all 377. So, my point is that things have probably changed again whilst traffic is light.

[@ikevkevtravel3622]

The test faculty is amazing. The outstanding service received from the these volunteers are amazing. I just got tested and received my results within 30 mins.

[@jjohnson2247]

I'll NEVER get tested! This is a load of BS.

[@lillywho]

Craig looks a bit like he could be Geoff's cousin or brother. At least the bits of his face that we see do. :D

[@kake_dnb1422]

Jeff Marshall

[@lillywho]

@BenguinPlayzRoblox Three bridges, one after another in a row?

[@Maunico0809]

@@lillywho He means the station Three Bridges

[@LouisOnAir]

This is the test I do every week living at university. You get used to it, but it's very strange at first. I'm glad to see the asymptomatic testing becoming more widespread because that will be the key to coming out of lockdown successfully.

[@dg2908]

So glad it came back negative else you might have been walking home...

[@Kimberley42]

I bet the joy of just being in the station and seeing the trains was something else. I can't wait to go on an train adventure again.

[@anniesoernym]

Yaaayyy, Geoff out and about, again! You look very happy about this opportunity to do an outdoor video. (and I _have_ missed those) I'd like to thank GTR for inviting you!

[@michellebell5092]

Fantastic. l had my first SWR LFT last week at my station ,Woking, platform 1 waiting room.

[@PhilipEnglandYT]

Nice one, huge thumbs up to all those guys on that train, thanks for sharing this Geoff

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Love the attitude of Jay! Hooray for the British rail fraternity!

[@markweir2988]

I imagine it must be the strangest experience you have ever had on a train. You will look back at this in years to come as a memory from this pandemic. I'm sure this could be used as like many videos of the history of the pandemic of 2020 for the future generations.

[@NoddyMaccy]

For London Underground we have a few different test centres. We have two at Kings Cross, one in our training centre and the other at the visitor centre, then we have one at Palestra, which is TfL’s new HQ. I heard we also have one at Stratford but not sure as I always use our training centre at Kings Cross.

[@charlottejohnson5173]

Hi Geoff, your videos always make my evening and this is no exception! Hopefully one day we will all be able to get out on the trains more regularly 🚄

[@Captainflake99]

Jay is the man! So helpful and optimistic 😀👍

[@darrenholes7080]

Nice to see you in my home town Geoff!!!!

[@AzureOtsu]

fellow brightoner here

[@LeeRender1980]

Innovative use of a spare unit Interesting that question about having a drink...given these are the same tests that many Councils are giving out, they never ask about having a drink and I've had several LFTs to date

[@killjoy_ao4653]

Great journalism geoff

[@MattMcIrvin]

Interesting to see the different procedures--I've been tested several times (always PCR) but I've never swabbed myself!

[@reagan271]

I help run a covid testing center and all of our tests are PCR and self-administered! With high volume testing, we've found that to be safest for our nurses. There's definitely a variety of different protocols!

[@dannypaulread1023]

I would like to say how great-full I am as a Brit that all around the country people volunteering to keep this country safe. We all thank you so much.

[@JohannaInTheCorner]

At the back of the throat until you start retching, up the nose until your eyes water... but... it is painless!

[@paulusthegrey]

"Keep going until you eyes water." Love that!

[@brendanhead1523]

Well done geoff, keep safe and well, many journeys to come👍👍👍

[@personwhotalkstomuch4898]

I’ve had several of these RFT because of my job & I know they can be uncomfortable, but it’s piece of mind knowing that you’re not carrying the virus.

[@hapticflapjack]

Impressed that you took your first covid test on camera - I've had a few, and that desire to sneeze and cough is familiar!). It's good to hear about all the cleaning, but I hope Southern are also thinking about ventilation - that's key too, we now know.

[@neilstrains]

Covid One - and - nine - the Brighton Line, whoo ooo! Lovely video thanks! 2:20 Thank you so much for asking this question, kindly. Ugh, I dont think I miss a trip on that carriage.

[@cameronyoungcg9270]

4:18 Glad I'm not the only one who feels like they need to sneeze after having a test.

[@kathrynwilliams669]

Sneezed and coughed at the same time when I had mine

[@DitzyNizzy2009]

I did as well - as did my husband when he had his first three or four (his job means he has to be regularly tested).

[@nicktecky55]

What surprised me was how far back the swab went up (in) the nose. I was half expecting it to come out of my ear!

[@webchimp]

I'm looking forward to new timetables. It's been hell job hunting as there are no odd hour trains in the morning where I am making getting to work difficult. Hopefully they get re-introduced. Next town inland for me is about a 25 min journey but I would normally have to get the 7:34 but would now have to get the 6:34 and leave home at 6:15 to start at 9am, and there's no 5:25 home so I'd have to get the 6:25. 5 hours all together. Going south is a similar story.

[@stevebryce-grant1107]

Never fails to give a good video, be it like this one or how the station names came about. Thanks for all your hard work stay safe

[@wilfbm9067]

Great video, glad you showed how easy the tests are to do. Stay positive (mentally)

[@danielboulton98]

Love the red star sign still outside Brighton station lol

[@Sim0nTrains]

Brilliant Video , very interesting but nice to see a different use for a train.

[@heidilou1985]

I am still having to go to London every so often for work, I was approached by a woman in January outside a test centre and she said they were offering the LFT to anyone without symptoms. It didn't occur to me until afterwards that if the test came back positive, I'd be stuck without a way home! I think the LFT are not as accurate which may be why the text message is worded the way it is.

[@hammerth1421]

Yeah, the accuracy of a test is dependent on the incidence of what you're testing for. At low incidences, LFT is just barely better than a coin toss. It improves vastly if you do two tests per person but that means that you can only test half as many people.

[@petertaylor4980]

The only perfect diagnostic tests are for conditions like missing limbs.

[@farmerjohn6192]

As you’re at Brighton Station, at 6:30 and other places you can see that the platform is made of wood. This is the roof of the original Hackney Carriage taxi rank ramp, this has a switchback to reduce the gradient for the horses to climb up Trafalgar St and into the Station entrance.

[@Drdee1]

Red Star Parcels logo on the station sign right at the start ... there's a blast from the past

[@mjohnston1986]

Guildford has them also.

[@Drdee1]

@@mjohnston1986 If you were willing to drop off and pick up at the station, it was a cheap reliable way to get packages round the country back in the day

[@jasmienkomugi9026]

In Vienna we have a vaccination Tram and Bus. They stop at certain times at certain places (there is even a schedule) and you can go there to get a vaccine.

[@chunkyboyjames]

I work on the tube and we have a similar setup at Kings Cross St. Pancras station for LU staff!

[@jwuertz7101]

This very cool. Many thanks to the volunteers! Great that they know you are a resource for positive PR!

[@MrElbarto75]

Video begins : Rain : WELCOME TO ENGLAND Geoff Appears : "This is not gonna go well"

[@pjuk]

Don't miss those rickerty old 313s on my travel between Brighton and Worthing!

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

Just great to see Geoff out and about - even if it is covid related.

[@Whiteturbostar]

Train as a testing centre? Love it !!

[@revchips1]

Good to see you up Brighton early...

[@tobyriding3231]

That blurred QR code on the reg form is just a standard link to the government website to register a test, it's the barcode that's linked to each test if anyone is wondering.

[@hammerth1421]

It still is good practice to blur that kind of stuff.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Love this video .Hope more to come.

[@ReNewReViews1]

As a GTR employee we have 3 sites and I will ABSOLUTELY be going for the Brighton one 😂😂

[@richjp21]

What an interesting video .Lots of useful information.

[@marksinthehouse1968]

Yes the unit to PEP you up .....

[@stevelknievel4183]

Over an hour since your last tea! Was there some kind of a problem?

[@SportyMabamba]

The local Pret was closed, I guess

[@egg_mittens]

@@SportyMabamba There is no Pret for about a half-mile from the station, sadly?

[@RHTeebs]

This train could be in a museum someday.

[@DC-yt2kf]

Well done Southern. I hope my TOC does something similar now that we are coming out of lockdown.

[@timothyleberl1202]

Glad your test came back negative Geoff, great videos as always!

[@brooklyntrainspotting8464]

Nice to see that you are making a video on the covid testing Center! Great video!

[@MrGreatplum]

Great stuff, Geoff - it must have been great to get out!

[@tomlaight]

I walk past this one on my way up platform 8 every morning on my commute :)

[@deltastransportadventures4083]

That is one amazing test centre

[@still_guns]

Saw this mentioned on the 313 Appreciation FB page.

[@robbiemorrison7085]

When the 313s are withdrawn from southern, there will need to be kept down in the history book that unit was used for a COVID testing centre

[@TraineePilotJess]

Hahaha!!!

[@5HADOW-The-Silverado]

thats 313 207 then but the 313s are here to stay for awhile longer

[@michaelhamilton5639]

AH! Hello Geoff, I was working there all morning and I didn't see you. Although I always do my best to avoid cameras when they're about lol

[@toast99bubbles]

Watching some of the videos of yours I missed during covid. It's kinda cool how there's a testing train. I do 3 of these a week at present and they're still really awful. Would be cool to do one on a train though.

[@notthatcreativewithnames]

My university provides LFT for students and staffs who need to come to work. (I need to as a postgraduate student.) The thing is, a test should be done twice 3-5 days apart. I still have not forgotten that feeling when I have to insert that thingy deep in my throat and my nose, frankly.

[@richardashby5644]

My observation is that 313s are still being used regularly on West Coastway.

[@richardashby5644]

@@C2K777 yes I know exactly where this train is standing. I’m was responding to the statement that because of the reduction in services GTR Southern was using the more comfortable trains on its services and so could use 313s for this activity. I repeat, that my observation, from many walks around my local area, which often take me over the West Coastway around Southbourne/Nutbourne, that 313s are still being regularly used.

[@adamhenley8295]

Nice of Geoff to recreate the Selina Scott soft focus intro 😉

[@ThimgsGD]

I basically made this in transport fever 2 with a double class 170.

[@theevauwu7853]

Seeing you do the swab makes me feel a lot better about getting my weekly tests. Thanks :)

[@aharteveldt]

Beware that Lateral Flow Tests are not as accurate as PCR. It is a guide, hence the use of the word "likely".

[@cadetkidkilla]

It’s wonderful how not only are our lockdown measures completely dumb and disproportionate, but their also based on massively incorrect data. It’s like recording car accident deaths based on how many seats the car can have.

[@michaeldwyer3352]

Great to see you safely out and about. I completed a similar test at home back in September by invitation of NHS arranged by courier in both directions. As you found, the self administered swab takes less than 5 minutes. However, the assembly of the flat pack box containing the sealed swab for return courier collection took the best part of an hour. Fortunately many of us have a lot of time on our hands these days. Cheers.

[@ladyclovenstone]

This video was really interesting and great to see the volunteers at work. I thought you might like to know that in Italy they have converted a whole train into a ICU for transporting very sick patients to hospitals with capacity in different parts of their country. Trains are amazing ☺️

[@2H80vids]

Fair play to Jay - good man.👍

[@travelswithjess]

Fantastic video Geoff! Glad to hear that your test result was negative:)

[@AdamPurcell]

I walk past that platform every weekday. I did notice that train's seats were covered but, not having been on a train in over a year now, I assumed that was the case for every train these days. Clearly not!

[@DanielsPolitics1]

RTT showed 2C62 on platform 8 at 2040 on 12/3. I wonder where this train was then?

[@Bchan]

Craig is almost his doppelganger

[@Smiling_Ivy]

Love your vids

[@91007RailwayVideos]

Love the video. worming in a care home we do these 3 times a week. It's become second nature now. Always dread that result text coming back though

[@SnowyMetalNerdDudeDuffield]

As someone who used to live in Sussex, those rickety trains are a flashback, not in a good way 😂

[@mangepange1234]

Now I almost know that it rains in your video, even before I've clicked on it.

[@danielgill797]

Strange they didn’t modify the train carriages that much but it must be so that you can go back into service or some kind of use after this is all finished. Still very ingenious idea.

[@iankemp1131]

Interesting - as it's on a train, could it be taken to a couple of other major outlying centres like Eastbourne, Bognor, Portsmouth etc to test staff there too? Geoff mentions at the end there are others located at East Croydon and Hornsey.

[@hamradioman222]

Geoff what liquid do they use to sanitize the carriage as seen on your video ! Cheers m8 stay safe.. love your videos..

[@bipbipletucha]

I'm more surprised that Brighton still has wooden platforms!

[@Fedderchini]

That last platform isn’t wooded on left side just the right and outside that is a walkway that’s wooded too

[@sixtysecondvlog]

a great use for a train....... love it

[@HenrysAdventures]

Could Brighton be the largest railway station to still have a wooden platfrom?

[@stephenallmond67]

387s and comfortable are 2 things that should never be said together 🤣

[@gmpolice9999]

This seems cool and Geoff is awesome

[@Jimyjames73]

Very Good - glad to hear your test is negative Geoff - I was randomly selected by the Department of Health & Social Care / Imperial College London / Ipsos MORI / NHS to do Covid-19 Home Test - I'm in the middle of making a vid about it - I'll let you know when I've finish & uploaded it if you want to Geoff 🙂🚂🚂🚂

[@Jimyjames73]

🙂🚂🚂🚂

[@andrewyoung749]

think everyone got those lol. i threw several letters asking me in the bin.

[@RyanMoodGAMING]

At school we have to do this tests and I’ve had me tonsils taken out and I don’t know where to put the swab down in me neck

[@BulletNoseBetty]

I'm surprised they made you do your own swab. Here, somebody shoves the swab up your nose and twists it. They told me that if you hum while the swab is in there, it's not supposed to be as bad.

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

Now that is brilliant!