Secrets of the London Underground

S04E08 Stockwell and The DLR

The episode delves into the fascinating history of Stockwell station on the Victoria line, which was once the final stop for the City and South London Railway—the world's first deep-level electric tube railway and a key milestone in the development of the underground. Tim uncovers remnants of a deep-level shelter utilized by Londoners during World War II. On the platforms, he highlights modern tiles featuring a swan, a nod to a nearby pub. Meanwhile, Siddy ventures into the depths of the station, discovering metallic wall tiles and cast iron pieces in an abandoned lift shaft, each reflecting a significant past. Siddy then heads to the DLR's main depot, where she learns about innovative technology designed to detect passengers on the tracks and gets a sneak peek at their new train fleet undergoing test runs. At the Museum depot, Tim examines artifacts from the DLR's history, including models of the original trains from 1986.