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Inside Central Station - Season 2
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Title: Inside Central Station

Overview: 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. This series follows the people who make the station work.

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Inside Central Station - Episode 1 (Season 2 - Episode 1)

First in a six-part series following the staff and passengers of Glasgow Central station. In this episode, heavy rainfall causes travel chaos for passengers attempting to travel south, and staff across the station pull together to help passengers reach their final destinations. It is the first week on the job for new station tour guide Jackie, and she is trying to get to grips with the long history of Central station in time for a test run of her new tour. Meanwhile, the Blue Lagoon chip shop serves hundreds of station passengers every day, but it is a race against the clock to get the refurbished shop open in time for rush hour. Station manager Drew is on night shift as he watches over passengers heading off for a day at the races, and author Gordon Webster explains the legacy of the infamous Beeching Cuts as veterans of Central station discuss the impact of railway privatisation.

Inside Central Station - Episode 2 (Season 2 - Episode 2)

In this episode, staff and passengers of Glasgow Central station celebrate the station’s 140th birthday with a special party on the concourse. Station manager Susan is pulling out all the stops to make sure it’s a party to remember. Tour guide Paul takes us back to the creation and growth of the station. Supervisor Allison helps rescue a young owl found injured on the railway tracks and reunites an elderly passenger with her relatives, while the maintenance team get to grips with a leaky roof. A new train, the first of its kind, arrives in Central station much to the excitement of young railway enthusiasts, while historians Bill and Jill explore the history of Grand Central Hotel.

Inside Central Station - Episode 3 (Season 2 - Episode 3)

This episode sees new recruit Kirsten in the running for a big promotion, we meet the cleaners who work through the night to keep Central station spick and span and spend time with the street pastors who watch out for late-night vulnerable passengers. A daily commute offers the perfect excuse to form close friendships, and families gather on the concourse to say goodbye to loved ones. The maintenance team have to work through the night to fix a leak, while duty manager Richard has to think on his feet to solve a train delay. The staff at Central station celebrate Glasgow Pride together, while in the Grand Central Hotel there is an art competition celebrating some of the hotel’s most famous guests.

Inside Central Station - Episode 4 (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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 - Episode 5 (Season 2 - Episode 5)

In this episode, customer service assistant Denise is getting lessons behind the wheel of the mobility buggies. Meanwhile, a station visitor takes centre stage on the concourse with a Lego masterpiece, and a team of engineers work day and night to repair the station’s stunning Victorian bridge. Tour guide Jackie uncovers more hidden gems for the planned for station museum, while shift station supervisor Alison deals with a railway accident. And 16-year-old visually impaired Summer must learn how to navigate the station, while visitors to the Grand Central Hotel reminisce on their memories of the station.

Inside Central Station - Episode 6 (Season 2 - Episode 6)

In this episode, there is chaos on the concourse when the staff at Central station deal with a huge influx of football fans on match day and face disruption on the tracks. Tour guide Paul explores the historic relationship between the home of Scottish football Hampden Park and the station. Meanwhile, the concourse becomes a stage for performers and protestors alike and sees the arrival of an unlikely celebrity in the form of Instagram sensation Lucy the samoyed dog. Elsewhere in the station, hen parties and excited Proclaimers fans arrive en masse, entertaining us with their favourite tunes from the famous brothers.

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