This series is called “The Train at Platform Five” an oral history of Kings Cross rail workers.
A team of researchers interviewed 25 people who worked at this busy London railway terminal to document what life was like working at the station for drivers, guards, pantry boys, station staff and more.
In this third and final episode, we explore the joys and pain of the work; the pay and conditions; the role of the union and the impact of privatisation on the work.
We hope you enjoy the podcast.
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This podcast was funded by the National Lottery Heritage fund. The project was set up and run by arts, education and heritage specialists digital works who worked with Camden Local Studies Centre.
To find out more about our history projects, including documentary films, podcasts, and to listen to the full unedited interviews for this project please visit www.digital-works.co.uk.
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