Heritage Train Journeys: Tube 160 Birthday Special
Event description
Celebrate 160 years of London Underground with journeys on a vintage Tube train
In 1863, the world’s first underground railway opened in London. Since then, London Underground has grown to become an iconic part of London life for residents and visitors alike.
To commemorate the Tube’s 160th birthday this year, we’re running return journeys from Acton Town to Heathrow T4, and journeys via Heathrow T4 to Northfields, on our beautifully restored Art Deco style 1938 Stock train - a relic of London’s transport past and one of the capital’s longest serving Tube trains.
Join us for activities at Acton Town station before embarking on your trip. Chat to costumed actors to be transported to key moments in the Underground’s history, take a selfie with our #LoveTheTube wall, get crafty making an Oyster card holder, and check out transport collectibles and ephemera at London Transport Museum’s Friends stall.
Refreshments are available from local cafes in Acton Town. Please note that no food or drink can be taken onto the train.
About the 1938 Stock
The 1938 Stock was the first kind of Tube train to have all of the electrical equipment underneath the floor, combining the latest technology of the era with quintessential late 1930s style.
These trains served London, on several deep-level Tube lines, for half a century. The beautifully restored electrified train is made up of four cars complete with green and red moquette seating, grab handles and distinctive Art Deco light fittings.
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Journeys
Departure times
The route for this event is between Acton Town station and Heathrow Terminal 4 (return). There are four journeys per day.
Please note that the second journey each day will travel from Acton Town to Heathrow Terminal 4, then terminate at Northfields station, rather than continuing through to Acton Town.
Journey departure times and routes Saturday 10 June
- 10:49 – 11:49 – Acton Town – Heathrow T4 – Acton Town
- 12:35 – 13:25 – Acton Town – Heathrow T4 – Northfields
- 14:45 – 15:39 – Acton Town – Heathrow T4 – Acton Town
- 16:05 – 16:59 – Acton Town – Heathrow T4 – Acton Town
Journey departure times and routes Sunday 11 June
- 10:57 – 11:58 – Acton Town – Heathrow T4 – Acton Town
- 12:38 – 13:33 – Acton Town – Heathrow T4 – Northfields
- 14:58 – 15:58 – Acton Town – Heathrow T4 – Acton Town
- 16:18 – 17:18 – Acton Town – Heathrow T4 – Acton Town
Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the departure time on your ticket.
The cars
Stewards will be on board the train throughout the journey.
There is no reserved seating for this event, but you can choose a car: Pink, Orange, Yellow or Blue.
The Pink car will be at the front of the train for the first and third trips each day, and the Blue train will be at the front for the second and fourth.
Tickets
- Adults: £28.50
- Concessions: £20
- Children 4-17: £15. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
- Children (under 3): Free, no ticket required. Must sit on an adult’s lap
Event FAQs
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Is my ticket valid for travel to Acton?
No, your ticket is only valid for the return trip between Acton Town station and Heathrow Terminal 4 and back to Acton Town, at the time displayed on your ticket.
If you have booked a ticket on the second journey of each day, your ticket is only valid for the trip between Acton Town station and Heathrow Terminal 4 and back to Northfields, at the time displayed on your ticket.
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About your ticket
Your ticket will be emailed to you. Please bring a copy of the ticket (preferably on an electronic device) to show to our team, who will scan your ticket in the station ticket hall on the day of the event.
Please arrive a minimum of 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket.
If you have any problems with your ticket or need to make a change to your bookings, please contact us.
We operate a standard policy of no refunds and exchanges from 14 days prior to the event.
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Is there step-free access?
The Tube cars we are using are from the 1930s, so unfortunately there is no step-free access to the train. There could be a step up or down of up to 1 foot.
Acton Town station has step-free access to the platforms.
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Are there toilets?
There are public toilets available at the station, but none are available on the train.
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Is there food and drink?
Refreshments are available from local cafes in Acton Town before your train departs.
Please note that no food or drink can be taken onto the train, except bottled water.
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Where is the meeting point?
The meeting point is inside Acton Town station, located on Gunnersbury Lane, London W3 8HN.
Please note that this heritage train journey does not leave from the London Transport Museum Depot in Acton, which will be closed. Your next opportunity to explore the Depot is the following weekend at Depot Open Days: The Big Build from 16-18 June.
Location
Acton Town Station
Gunnersbury Lane
London
W3 8HN
United Kingdom