London Underground: Circle and District Lines

This film features some of the subsurface division of the London Underground system, the Circle and District Lines in Central London.

The subsurface lines are built right beneath the surface by the cut-and-cover method. Sometimes, the route is even laid out in a trench with some beautiful brick stone walls.


The film starts at Paddington, which is a busy station, also connecting to National Rail services for the Great Western Mainline.

We then move to High Street Kensington, where the Edgware Road branch of the District Line diverges from the Circle Line.

Next up is Westminster, which is by the River Thames. It is completely underground and is served by the Upminster branch of the District Line. Other stations include Temple, Mansion House and Monument, which are all on the southern part of the Circle Line’s circular route.

Monument station also features the famous “Mind the Gap, Please” announcement, which can be heard prominently in the film.


Rolling stock that can be seen in this film is modern S stock, which is used on most Circle and District Line trains. Some trains of the Upminster branch of the District Line are also operated with old D stock, which is also featured in the film.

Enjoy!


Index:

00:00 – Paddington
03:54 – High Street Kensington
06:18 – Westminster
08:48 – Temple
10:30 – Mansion House
12:06 – Monument


Filmed on Tuesday, 06 October 2015.