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Londoner left baffled as truck of 'coal' turns up instead of the tube
Commuters waiting at Mile End station to catch the Central Line this week were in for an unexpected surprise - as railway action on the London Underg…
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London Commuters Amused as Coal Train Unexpectedly Appears on Central Line Platform
London Underground Commuters Amused by Unexpected Coal Train Appearance London, UK Commuters on the Central Line at a London Underground station were recently treated to an unusual sight when a long train, not carrying passengers but instead filled with what appeared to be coal or charcoals, pulled into the station. The unexpected arrival, captured in a short video clip, has sparked amusement online. The video, uploaded by social media user @amel__ln, shows the distinctive yellow-sided wagons, laden with dark material, slowly passing through the platform. The caption accompanying the video humorously states, "waiting for the Central line and 9 thousand charcoals show up instead," reflecting the surprise of many who typically expect to see passenger trains. While not a common occurrence during peak service, engineering and maintenance trains, including those transporting materials, do operate on the network, often during off-peak hours or overnight. This particular sighting provided a light-hearted moment for those waiting for their usual service, offering a brief glimpse into the less-seen operational side of London's vast underground system. Transport for London has not issued a statement regarding the specific movement of this train, but such occurrences are part of the ongoing maintenance of the network.
