Mail Rail is London's newest subterranean heritage attraction. Open from 4 September 2017; the disused postal railway tunnels have been brought back to life as a visitor ride for the first time in their 100 year history. This miniature railway was the world's first driverless, electric railway and was never intended for passengers. While The Postal Museum opened on 28 … [Read more...] about Laura’s London: Exploring London’s Newest Museum – The Secret Mail Rail and The Postal Museum
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London’s Newest Museum – The Mail Rail Experience – Opens July 28th
This one has been in the works for quite a few years and we're glad to see that it finally has an open date. For those that don't know, the Mail Rail was a secret underground railroad in London used to transport mail between London mail depots. It's been defunct for quite a few years. The Postal Museum has been working to turn it into a tourist attraction, and you'll be able … [Read more...] about London’s Newest Museum – The Mail Rail Experience – Opens July 28th
London’s Secret Tube: The Mail Rail Tube System Opening to Public as Museum and Ride in Spring 2017
Did you know that there is a secret Tube line running underneath London? Well, it's not so secret anymore and it's going to be opening to the public. The Mail Rail was used by the Royal Mail to transport mail across London and was in use until 2003. Since then it has been dis-used but somewhat still functional. Now, in a big launch today, it was announced that it will be … [Read more...] about London’s Secret Tube: The Mail Rail Tube System Opening to Public as Museum and Ride in Spring 2017
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