Mind the gap! Entering a train on London's underground Piccadilly line

[TheMellowmonkey]

My favorite line is Piccadilly Line :-D

[zeekzilch]

@TheMellowmonkey

Mine too!

[CBeaumontXylophone]

Platform height alterations that have never been done, since the Piccadilly line started operations in that area - the Heathrow Branch up to Hatton Cross I think, (before airport extension), was run by the larger trains of the District Line. The shape of the deep level stock in the head area by the doors, is the main excuse for this being as it is I reckon - hitting ones head when stepping out and up, or down and in, is quite hard to do because of the curved shape.

[zeekzilch]

@CBeaumontXylophone

Good information - thank you for sharing it with us!

[NASIRUB1]

They should fix that, I mean in NYC their are large spaces between the train and platform but they add a piece of wood to close that gap. In this situation you can't do that because that is not a gap it is more like a ledge. I wonder how women with their baby carriages are supposed clear that in time before the doors close up on them?

[zeekzilch]

@NASIRUB1

My guess is the that the people using the tube, in London, are accustomed to the physical layout and know to step over the gap. As far as baby carriages, I've seen people carefully lift each set of wheels as they pass over the gap.

[Welis299]

MORTAL KOMBAT VS DC POSTER 0:33!!!!

[zeekzilch]

@Welis299

Yes!

[oxstar]

2 people fell down the gap

[zeekzilch]

@oxstar

When, where, and how?

[DBMatze93]

sorry, but either you didn't understand the comment "2 people fell down the gap" or your answer isn't funny at all.

[CadenceCPK]

@zeekzilch Hammersmith station? Because it is an interchange with the H&C line, also it is ground level and not like KCSP.

[zeekzilch]

@CadenceCPK

Thank you for the information!

[dontwalkhand]

NYC has "Watch the gap" signs at that one curved station with moving platforms.

[zeekzilch]

@dontwalkhand

Interesting!

[Bungle2010]

@dontwalkhand Moving platforms?

[xXBlueeSkyXx]

@dontwalkhand

You love New York, but New York doesn't love YOU!

[Ryantravisaol]

@dontwalkhand we have 'Watch the Gap' all over NY, not just the City; too many elderly people fell into the gaps.

[Daikenboy]

Mind the gap. should be Mind the Step. wow that train is low. I never struck that one when in London.

[zeekzilch]

@Daikenboy

They're worried somebody not paying attention with trip and fall...

[catepilarr]

@Daikenboy

you probably didnt see the big gaps then. they are not at all stations or not even at all doors but some of them ARE big.

[Bungle2010]

@Daikenboy The train is deep level stock. The platform is designed to accommodate sub-surface (the larger type of tube train).

[sonicfan7]

Why should I MIND the gap.... and am I reminded of it Aggresively.... Can't I just REMEMBER the gap? Like as I was learned on how to board a train when I was 3?

[sbslusher]

im currently studying in the UK, and the, look left look right, on the roads are a life saver

when I first arrived I would casually look down to see which way to look as to not look like a complete touris =p

[zeekzilch]

@sbslusher

You are very lucky to be studying in the U.K.! I agree with you on their signage as well - it helps a lot!

[catepilarr]

@sbslusher i love them too! and found a sign tht says look both ways as well;)

[klaasdeboer]

OMG! That is so sick! This must be the most awesome video EVER!

[kaiyan246]

0:31 i thought the train was moving when you just got on

[zeekzilch]

@kaiyan246

No, that was the train adjacent ours that started moving first - kind of an optical illusion!

[kartoffel13]

i went to london last week and found it kinda funny that you people are reminded of everything. there are even instructions on how to cross a street.

[zeekzilch]

@kartoffel13

Safety messages are everywhere, here in the U.S., and a sign of the times!

[LoudGeek]

@kartoffel13 mirrored driving you know. Won't work if you look left before crossing the street, when the cars are coming from right.

[Doomsday2060]

@kartoffel13

Safety messages on the street are for tourists, because the minute they walk out of waterloo station they forget that we drive on the correct side of the road over here.

[kotsy]

@Doomsday2060

lol "correct"

[67tr876]

@Doomsday2060 to you but its not over here

[txslp19]

Great video!! I visited London last September and enjoyed hearing the charming auto-voices reminding me to "mind the gap"! I bought a t shirt with MTG written on it. But when I wear it no one gets it unless they've visited London ; )

[zeekzilch]

@txslp19

Thanks! Now I wish we would have purchased a "Mind the Gap" T-shirt like you did!

[sorstyle]

attack a subway ,thats my dream! but my favourite system is skm ;) CHEERS FROM POLAND!

[Mikeburgerboy]

Cool video :)

[NightPrince7]

is there any sort of point to the video?

[Mikeburgerboy]

Yes, there is, surprisingly enough, people like me enjoy watching these videos

[zeekzilch]

Thanks!

[NightPrince7]

what the hell is this video?

[Mikeburgerboy]

It's a bit hard to tell really, could be a hospital or anything really and as for the title well that doesn't give it away at all!!!

[zeekzilch]

"Mind the Gap" and London's "tube" (subway system) are very popular subjects that interest me and others around the world. If you ever get to London I suggest you try it out - the tube is very convenient!

[NightPrince7]

I live in London - I simply do not understand the point of this video. But well done for trying.

[zeekzilch]

You are lucky to be able to afford living in London! Many of us, in the Western United States, are fascinated with London's subway system so I guess that's pretty much the point of this video. Plus, "Mind the Gap" is one of those interesting British phrases we never hear around these parts!

[super58173]

@NightPrince7 - Sadly, people are absorbed by this kind of thing.

[HDMGDH]

@NightPrince7 its about gabminding

[super58173]

@NightPrince7 - Mind the gap, stupid.

[princethepepper]

there is missing famous "stand clear of the doors" :)

[Doomsday2060]

yeah that's because deep-level stock (like the one in the video) and sub surface stock (the taller trains with higher doorways) use the platforms so there has to be a compromise between the two.

[Aoidi]

Strange. I don't recall ever stepping up or down when entering a train at the many stations we used, including Piccadilly. I guess at this particular platform you really do need to "Mind the Gap!" Really funny.

[zeekzilch]

Interesting observation! I looked at the video, closer, and it does appear there's a height difference of a 10 centimetres or so...