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Inside Central Station - Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2019

Episode 1

Staff are pushed to the limit by the heat and Storm Hector causing havoc on the tracks, and have to work around the clock to deal with disruptions and delays, football fans and big music events.

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2019

Episode 2

In this second episode, John and Colette cope with the Scottish Cup final crowds trying to smuggle alcohol on dry trains, and the station staff cope with angry customers as the summer heat causes havoc on the tracks. Tour guide Paul uncovers a Victorian platform deep in the bowels of the building, and we hear how the famous bridge that takes the trains into central got its name. Tricia in the Blue Lagoon chippy gives her Syrian colleague a lesson in Glaswegian, and Craig takes us on a musical journey on the Transpennine Express. Sniffer dog Floyd discovers a suspect package, and Drew puts his security team to the test. What does station manager Susan have to do to rank as number one UK station? And will the ticket office staff get the bank holiday revellers to their destinations on time?

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2019

Episode 3

In this third episode we find out what happens once all the passengers are gone and the station closes its gates for the night. Susan and the staff are entertained by the passengers as Beyonce and Jay Z are in town, Conductor Catherine takes us on a journey over the border and the TransPeninnine staff struggle to get their customers on trains as there is cancellations across the board. There's romance under the clock and Sajid is on his last shift before he retires after 45 years in the station. Can Gold Command keep the network running as Storm Hector causes havoc on the tracks? And will the Beyonce revellers get home safe with no slips, trips and falls?

Episode 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2019

Episode 4

In this fourth episode, temperatures rise in and outside the station as the heat causes points failures and disruptions across the board. Tom and Marie reminisce about their holidays to the coast in the Glasgow Fair and the Comms room work hard to get the bank holiday passengers to their destinations in time. Tour guide Paul reveals the stations wartime past and passenger Margaret remembers being evacuated from Central in WWII. Duty manager Drew has an unusual health and safety check to complete and we meet Alison, one of ScotRail's few female drivers. The lost property office turns up some curious items left behind by passengers and some mischievous guide dog puppies are in training on the concourse.

Episode 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2019

Episode 5

In this fifth episode, the staff and passengers don their glitter and rainbow colours to celebrate Glasgow Pride - including Virgin customer service assistant Thomas, who arrives on a fabulous rainbow-clad train. Students from the Royal Conservatoire use the concourse as a location for a very special film, and Hashmi reveals some of the stations past in his tailors shop underneath the station. Driver Rab is up bright and early to get to his engine, and cleaner Alistair performs a quick turnaround for the morning rush hour. Paul Simon fans experience a wait on the low level as they head to the Hydro music venue and signaller Brian explains how Victorian engineering and modern technology all work together to keep the network running.

Episode 6

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2019

Episode 6

In this final episode the TRSMT music festival revellers descend on the station late at night, a special guest enjoys the London commute on the Caledonian Sleeper and we meet the oldest and youngest train cleaners in the station. Ex British Transport Police officer, Bob takes a walk back in time to the 80's and we find out what's it's like to police the station today with Sergeant McWhirter. Tattoo artist Lorraine compares working under the Heilanman's umbrella today with the past and a street art mystery is revealed in the Arches bar. Staff deal with disruptions caused by overhead line problems and Drew reflects on how special his town within a city is and what it means to the people of Glasgow.

Christmas Special

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Dec 22, 2019

Christmas Special

A special festive peek behind the scenes at Glasgow Central. The tree is up, the Christmas shoppers are out and there is a very special visitor to the station concourse.

Season 2

Episode 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: May 3, 2020

Episode 1

First in a six-part series following the staff and passengers of Glasgow Central station. This episode sees the team deal with chaos on the concourse caused by heavy rain.

Episode 2

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: May 10, 2020

Episode 2

Documentary following the staff and passengers of Glasgow Central station. This episode sees the station celebrate its 140th birthday.

Episode 3

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: May 17, 2020

Episode 3

Documentary following the staff and passengers of Glasgow Central station. This episode sees Glasgow Pride come through the concourse, while new recruit Kirsten is in the running for a big promotion.

Episode 4

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: May 24, 2020

Episode 4

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?

Episode 5

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: May 31, 2020

Episode 5

Documentary following the staff and passengers of Glasgow Central station. In this episode, Jackie uncovers some hidden gems for the station museum.

Episode 6

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2020

Episode 6

Documentary following the staff and passengers of Glasgow Central station. In this episode, a train disruption causes travel chaos for football fans and the concourse becomes a stage.

Christmas Special

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Dec 25, 2020

Christmas Special

A chance to enter Glasgow Central Station for a Christmas getaway with a difference.

Season 3

Episode 1

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2021

Episode 1

The Euros football tournament is here, providing the first big match-day crowds Central has seen in over a year. Meanwhile, Paul finds out whether the historical station tours can restart.

Episode 2

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2021

Episode 2

The Caledonian Sleeper takes one brave young passenger to London, while a writer explores the golden age of the service.

Episode 3

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2021

Episode 3

A heatwave causes thousands of passengers to head for the beach, and a busy shift for Scotrail's CCTV staff throws up some dangerous challenges.

Episode 4

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2021

Episode 4

The Central Station team have to help modernise the network - whether that's working on new rail electrification, or attempting a record-breaking journey from London to Euston.

Episode 5

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2021

Episode 5

A breakdown on the West Coast Mainline means the team must deal with serious disruption, and there is big news for tour guides Paul and Jackie.

Episode 6

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Dec 12, 2021

Episode 6

Festival crowds are back, and there is a mystery to solve in the station basement. Meanwhile, British Transport Police officers respond to a worrying report of a trespasser on the tracks.

Season 4

Episode 1

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Sep 5, 2022

Episode 1

Change is happening at Glasgow Central, with the beginning of a huge multi-million pound renovation across the Argyll line – bringing with it challenges for passengers and staff alike. A Scotland game at Hampden sees the concourse flooded by football fans but there's not enough trains.

Outwith the station, the Network Rail helicopter takes to the skies to survey the lines around Central for faults. Drew calls in the emergency services to help with a pigeon trapped in the station.

Episode 2

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Sep 26, 2022

Episode 2

It's Easter weekend and an influx of rival football fans at Glasgow Central puts extra pressure on the staff and transport police as they segregate the fans heading to Hampden. There is a new team member on the concourse as police dog recruit Marvin is put through his paces during training.

Outside Central, the Network Rail ecologists work to help a peregrine falcon nesting on one of their bridges. And the engineering team get to work on the Argyll line track repairs.

Episode 3

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2022

Episode 3

A staff absence means the pressure is on for Jackie as she tackles her biggest ever tour, whilst a gaming competition on the concourse causes staff to get competitive.

In the tunnels beneath Central, the engineers tackle complex steel repairs, and the closed lines allows Paul to explore the history of some of Glasgow's forgotten stations. Outside of the station, the team at Polmadie depot work against the clock to get the iconic Caledonian Sleeper back on for its nightly service.

Episode 4

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2022

Episode 4

Station staff work to raise awareness of homelessness by hosting a sleep out on the concourse, while staff benefit from a visit from a therapet to boost mental health. The maintenance team deal with a blocked toilet and the engineering teams below ground work to carry out vital repairs to waterproof the tunnels. Paul explores the fascinating history of Glasgow's shipyards and their link to the railway and Jackie and Drew receive exciting news that will have a big impact on the station tours.

Episode 5

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022

Episode 5

The team start work on cleaning up the station's disused Victorian Platform, ready for renovation, but the clear-out comes with its own issues. Up on the concourse, Transport Police tackle drug issues around the station, and station staff receive life-saving training. A special unveiling takes place to honour war veterans, and, out on the tracks, the engineering team tackle one of the biggest sections of work in the Argyll Line closure.

Episode 6

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2022

Episode 6

The Argyll Line closure comes to an end as the engineering works are completed. Anderston station and Glasgow Central Low Level reopen, but not without some final hurdles.

Outside of the station, apprentices are put to the test on a night shift at Polmadie. Back on the concourse, a special tea party is organised to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee, while Paul and Jackie go on a trip to Bo'Ness to put in motion their big plans for the future of the tours.

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