Postal Museum offers after-hours Mail Rail tunnel tours
Visitors can explore the mothballed underground network on selected October dates.
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The Postal Museum is offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the disused Mail Rail network with its after-hours Tunnel Walk events throughout October. These tours provide access to the underground tunnels and platforms that are normally off-limits to the public.
Exploring the underground network
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The 1.2km walk takes participants deep beneath the city, traversing tracks and entering tunnels and platforms that have remained untouched since the Mail Rail network was mothballed in 2003. Visitors will experience the eerie atmosphere of a workplace preserved in time, with abandoned platforms left as they were. The tours also offer a glimpse into the 'train graveyard', a resting place for decommissioned locomotives that served the network over its 100-year operational history.
Event dates and ticketing
The Tunnel Walk events are scheduled for Saturday 3 October, Friday 9 October, Saturday 17 October, Tuesday 20 October, and Saturday 31 October. Two of these tours are specifically scheduled for Halloween night. The cost for each ticket is £58 per person. Tickets are available via a provided link on the museum's website. Participants will be provided with hard hats and high-vis jackets for the walk, which covers uneven ground in low-light conditions.
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Location and access
The Postal Museum is conveniently located approximately a 15-minute walk from both Farringdon and King's Cross stations, making it accessible via public transport.
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+What are the after-hours Tunnel Walk events at The Postal Museum?
These are special events in October where visitors can explore the disused Mail Rail network's tunnels and platforms. The tours cover 1.2km of underground track and abandoned stations, offering a unique look at the historic system.
+When can I attend a Mail Rail tunnel tour?
The tours are available on selected dates throughout October, including Saturday 3rd, Friday 9th, Saturday 17th, Tuesday 20th, and Saturday 31st. Some tours are specifically scheduled for Halloween.
+How much do tickets for the Mail Rail tunnel tours cost?
Each ticket for the after-hours Tunnel Walk event costs £58 per person. This price includes access to the underground network and necessary safety equipment like hard hats and high-vis jackets.
+How do I get to The Postal Museum for the tours?
The Postal Museum is situated about a 15-minute walk from both Farringdon and King's Cross stations. This makes it easily accessible for visitors travelling by London Underground or National Rail services.
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