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Heritage train journeys, 1938 Stock
train, 11 July 2025.
Photo: London Transport Museum
ART DECO-STYLE EXPERIENCE ON
RESTORED 1938 TUBE TRAIN
Guests will be transported back in
time as they travel on the Metropolitan
line from Amersham station to Harrowon-the Hill (Friday and Sunday) or
Amersham to Watford, via the rarely
used North Curve (Saturday) on a
beautifully restored art deco-style 1938
train. Tickets are available for these
nostalgic journeys from Friday
5 September to Sunday 7 September.
From Friday to Sunday London
Transport Museum will be celebrating
Railway 200 and Transport for London’s
25th anniversary called TfL25. Ticket
holders will have a chance to immerse
themselves in London’s transport story,
meet a character based on architect
Charles Holden and hear about the links
between Holden’s design and art decostyle. This year marks the 150th
anniversary of the birth of the man who
transformed the face of London.
On Saturday only, the 1938 train will
be heading to Watford Underground
station which this year also has a special
birthday as it celebrates 100 years since
the opening in 1925. In addition
transport enthusiasts will enjoy
travelling via the North Curve, a rarely
used section of track of the Metropolitan
Refurbished 1938-tube stock, 1960s1989.
Photo: Michael Wharley
line which connects Croxley and
Rickmansworth and bypasses Moor Park
station.
On Sunday only these special
heritage train journeys will coincide with
the popular annual Amersham Heritage
Day to be held in Amersham town.
The 1938 stock was the first kind of
Tube train to have all 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 1938 stock was one of the capital’s
longest serving Tube trains.
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. London Transport Museum
offers the only opportunity to travel on a
heritage train on London Underground.
Matt Brosnan, Head Curator, London
Transport Museum, said: ‘Come and be
transported to the golden era of travel.
Our gleaming 1938 art deco train is a
rare historic gem that we know the
public loves travelling on. This is a rare
treat – make sure you don’t miss out!’
Nicola Roberts.
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NICOLA ROBERTS JOINS
HADESTOWN
This month, Nicola Roberts takes on
a new challenge: stepping into the role
of Persephone in Hadestown at London’s
Lyric Theatre. The BRIT Award-winning
singer, best known as part of Girls
Aloud, begins performances on
16 September, joining the production
until January 2026. For Roberts, the
move into Hadestown is both exciting
and deeply meaningful. Persephone,
goddess of spring and queen of the
underworld, is a character of contrasts –
joyful and sorrowful, radiant yet
troubled. ‘Her songs are rich with
emotion and an absolute joy to sing,’
Roberts has said. ‘I can’t wait to explore
every facet of her character and share
this journey with audiences in London.’
Nicola first rose to fame in 2002 as a
member of Girls Aloud, who went on to
become one of the UK’s most successful
pop groups with 20 consecutive Top 10
singles, four number ones and five hit
albums. After the group’s hiatus, Roberts
released her acclaimed solo debut
Cinderella’s Eyes and worked as a
songwriter for other artists.
Now, as she prepares to lead
audiences into the underworld each
night, Roberts is bringing her artistry,
passion and presence to a show that
reimagines timeless myths through the
music of Anaïs Mitchell.
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