Over a billion passengers a year. And 19,000 employees. All facing a daily battle with the world's oldest subway system: the London Underground. This one-hour documentary provides a rare glimpse into the depths of the iconic Tube network that passengers don't see, as workers reveal the dilemmas and pressures that they must reconcile to keep this hugely complex and strained system running. Actors voice the precise words of the workers: train drivers, maintenance workers, station staff and controllers. They negotiate the difficulties of storing dead bodies after suicides and the hazards of an ageing infrastructure while fixing signal failures. They confront aggressive passengers and emergency incidents and try to make sense of a bewildering array of procedures and targets. Ever wondered why you've heard a 'good service' announcement over the tannoy when you've been stuck on a train for the last 10 minutes?

There are more underground government bases than you think, and more involved than just planning for a world war. Government documents and corporate records have been studied by the author and provide the foundations for his exploration of these underground tunnels and bases, with black and white photos and diagrams included in an unusual, startling expose. -- Midwest Book Review

The London Underground is an online publication produced by a passionate group of UWO students. Upon realizing the underground and undiscovered aspects of our city, we set out to enlighten our peers and reveal all that London has to offer. Covering Lifestyle, Fashion, the Arts, and the London 'scene', we aim to showcase the inspiring talents, trends, events, initiatives, and important issues of the Forest City. From travel features to food, style, art, music, and charities, TLU is committed to delivering the latest and greatest to the celebrated readers through bi-annual releases. We hope you enjoy our first issue, the arrival!