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Frequently Asked Questions.
After being asked many questions about the system, I decided that I would
add this page, to answer the most common of them.
- What happens to the system now its closed ?
Firstly, Mail Rail has not been closed down as such, its merely been
mothballed. The system has been left in a condition that it can be
put straight back into service again. Trains are occasionally run on the
system, to keep the track and systems in a useable condition.
- Can I visit the Mail Rail system ?
Easy one that, No.
Tours used to be available to groups, but due to safety issues and security
problems they are no longer possible.
- How can I see the system in operation ?
The only way at present, is on telly. Try watching the film 'Hudson Hawk'
the system is portrayed as a private railway system beneath the Vatican. The
railway has also featured in other programs including Twos Company, where
the presenter, Tim Grundy has to cross London by various types of transport.
- Can I see any stock from the System ?
Yes, there are examples of stock at the,
National Railway Museum, York.
Buckingham Railway Centre, Quainton Road.
Chalk Pits Museum, Amberly.
Science Museum, London.
It would be worth getting in contact before visiting, just to check to
see if they are available for viewing.
- Is there any plans to extend the MailRail system ?
The system was originally planned with the idea of
expansion, provision was made at Mount Pleasant station for building more
lines. In recent times there was talk of extending the line towards the new
sorting office at Willesden, but with the very high cost of deep level
tunneling beneath the streets of London, this seems very unlikely. I suspect
that if the system is expanded, it would probably be a guided road type
system, and provision would have made to allow the carriage of different
types of goods, perhaps even delivering to shops & business's.
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