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It’s exam time for dispatcher Lauren and trainee train driver Kevin.

Documentary following the staff and passengers of Glasgow Central station. In this episode, It’s exam time for dispatcher Lauren and trainee train driver Kevin - will they pass?

Documentary series following the people that work all hours to keep Scotland's busiest train station on track, delving into the buildings history with stories of the past. Central station has been at the heart of Glasgow for more than140 years, running over 950 trains a day for 32 million passengers a year. Day and night for one long summer, this series follows the people who make the station work. Central station has long been Scotland's busiest - it is the Northern terminus of the West Coast Main Line from London and the starting point for travel to hundreds of stations in mainland Britain. Over the decades, the station has knitted itself into the lives of many people. For generations of Glasgow folk, particularly those that work here, Central station has become part of the family.

In this episode, customer service assistant Josie shows off her new information desk and gives an insight into the challenges of working at Central station. Meanwhile, tour guide Paul goes behind the scenes to explain how the railways helped standardise time across the whole of the country. Some long-time station regulars take a day trip to Largs, while Derek handles a train delay caused by a four-line blockage.

Seven-year-old piano maestro Nathan entertains passengers at Central station, while across the concourse at the Grand Central Hotel, Dr Emily Munro reveals how the hotel played a fundamental role in the history of television. Tour guide Jackie uncovers some vintage station clocks and recruits engineer Frank to get them working again. Around the station, new staff are learning the ropes, with trainee dispatcher Lauren hoping to go solo after her exams and trainee train driver Kevin preparing for his final assessments - will they both pass?

Inside Central Station: Series 2

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Series following the staff at Glasgow Central Station.

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