Mind The Gap
| Tube Train | Voices | The next station is Chalk Farm.
This station is Chalk Farm. This is a Northern Line train (via Bank) terminating at Morden. |
I love the Northern Line announcements on the train.19/09/2017 |
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| CCTV | Anne/Mike | ||
| Ruth | ''May I have your attention please! Closed circuit television and remote video monitoring is in use at this station for your personal safety and security.'' | ||
| Cycling | Anne/Mike | ''This is a safety announcement. It is not permitted to cycle, skateboard or roller blade within the station building.'' | |
| Fast Train |
Anne |
''Stand well back from the platform edge. The next train at platform X does not stop here.'' | |
| Anne
/Mike |
Mind The gap! | ||
| Anne/Rodger | "The train now approaching platform X does not stop here, stand back from the edge of platform X, the next train is not scheduled to stop." | ||
| Luggage |
Anne /Mike
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"Please do not leave your luggage unattended on the station. Luggage left unattended may be removed without warning or destroyed or damaged by the security services." Please do not leave your luggage unattended. Unattended luggage may be removed or destroyed by the security services. A secure left-luggage facility is located on platform x (or any part of the concourse) to enable passengers to store their luggage. |
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| Parking | Anne | "Vehicles parked at unauthorised points may be clamped or removed without warning. Short and long stay parking is available at this station." | |
| Security | Anne
/Mike |
"Security personnel tour this station 24 hours a day." | |
| Anne | "This is a security message. If you see something that doesn't look right, speak to staff or text the British Transport Police on 61016. We'll sort it. See it, say it, sorted." | ||
| Smoking | Anne | "Passengers are reminded that smoking is prohibited at all stations and on all train services." | |
| Anne | "For your safety and comfort, this station operates a no smoking policy. (@MAN: "Manchester Piccadilly is a no smoking station. Please refrain from smoking whilst at this station.") | ||
| Ruth | "All our trains and stations are no smoking areas. Please do not smoke until you have left the station premises. | ||
| Ticket Checks | Anne | "Ticket checks are in operation at this station, please have your ticket ready for inspection." | |
| Anne | "Ticket checks are in operation at this station. please have your tickets available for inspection." | ||
| Wet Weather | Anne/Mike | "This is a safety announcement. Due to today's wet weather, please take extra care whilst on the station. Surfaces may be slippery." | |
| Anne | "This is a safety announcement. Due to today's inclement weather, please take extra care whilst on the station. Surfaces may be slippery." | ||
| Fire Alarm Testing | Anne | "Special announcement to all staff and passengers. As part of the weekly fire alarm test, you will hear an evacuation message. This is for testing purposes only." |
Ditra (now KeTech)
| Type | Voice Artists | Script | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Train | Phil Sayer / Celia Drummond | "Stand well away from the edge of platform / 2 / The approaching train is not scheduled to stop at this station and will pass at speed." | |
| Security - Luggage | Celia Drummond |
"Here is a security announcement. Please do not leave luggage unattended anywhere on the station, any unattended luggage will be removed without warning and may be destroyed" |
Used at most staffed or major Northern stations. |
| Stand Back | Celia Drummond | "In the interests of safety, please stand back from the edge of the platform, until your train comes to a complete stop." | |
| Security - CCTV | Celia Drummond | "This is a security announcement. For your comfort and safety, closed-circuit television is in use at this station." | |
| Next Train | Phil Sayer / Celia Drummond |
3 or 4 Tone Chime (depending on Voice) "Platform / X / for the / (time) / (TOC) / service to / (destination) / Calling at / (intermediate station) / (intermediate station) / (intermediate station) etc / and / (destination) / (Customers for (xxx and) xxx should change at xxx) / This train is formed of (number of coaches) coaches. / Platform / X / for the / (time) / (TOC) / service to / (destination) |
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| Next Train (Northern Rail stations) | Celia Drummond |
3 Tone Chime "The next train to arrive at platform / X / is the / (time) / Northern / service to / (destination) / Calling at / (intermediate station) / (intermediate station) / (intermediate station) etc / and / (destination) / The next train to arrive at platform / X / is the / (time) / Northern / service to / (destination)" |
Used at most Northern stations. |
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Mind The Gap |
Celia Drummond / Phil Sayer | "Mind the gap, between the train, and the platform. Mind the gap." | Used at most Northern stations. |
| Terminating Service | Phil Sayer / Celia Drummond |
3 or 4 Tone Chime (depending on Voice) "The next train to arrive at platform / X / terminates here. / This train is the service from / (origin) / This train will terminate here." |
Celia's version used at most Northern stations. |
| Delays | Phil Sayer / Celia Drummond |
3 or 4 Tone Chime (depending on Voice) "We're / (TOC) sorry to announce that the / (time) / Northern / service to / (destination) / is delayed (by approximately X hours and X minutes) (due to (reason)) / Please listen for further announcements. / We / (TOC) are sorry/very sorry for the delay this may cause to your journey." |
Celia's version used at most Northern stations. |
| Cancellations | Phil Sayer / Celia Drummond |
3 or 4 Tone Chime (depending on Voice) "We're / (TOC) sorry to announce that the / (time) / Northern / service to / (destination) / has been cancelled / this is due to / (reason) / We / (TOC) are sorry for the delay this may cause to your journey." |
Celia's version used at most Northern stations. |
| Platform Alteration | Phil Sayer / Celia Drummond | "Attention please: this is a platform alteration. The / (time) / (TOC) / service to / (destination) / will now depart from platform / X /. Platform / X / for the / (time) / (TOC) / service to / (destination)." | |
| Replacement Bus Service | Celia Drummond | "Here is a special announcement. A replacement bus service is in operation between this station, and / (station name) / for the / (time) / (TOC) / service to / (destination). Further information is available from the station information boards." | |
| Revenue Inspectors | Celia Drummond | "Please ensure you have a valid ticket for travel. Revenue Inspectors do travel on the trains, and you will be expected to produce your tickets, when asked to do so." | Used at most staffed or major Northern stations. |
| Test | Phil Sayer / Celia Drummond | "Testing, testing. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten" | Used to test announcement system |
Funkwerk
| Type | Voices | Script | Notes |
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| Fast Train | Phil | "Please stand well back from the edge of platform X. A fast train is approaching". | |
| Left Luggage | Phil | "Do not leave luggage or personal belongings unattended. Any unattended items may be removed, and destroyed or damaged by security forces". |
Siemens
| Type | Voices | Script | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCTV | TPE Female | "Customers are advised that closed-circuit television, and remote video monitoring is in use at this station for your personal safety and security.'' | ||
| Left Luggage | TPE Female | "Your attention please. This is a security announcement. Customers are reminded not to leave luggage or belongings unattended, as they may be removed or destroyed without notice, by the security services." | ||
| Children | TPE Female | "Parents and guardians are reminded that the station can be a dangerous environment. Trains may pass through at high speed and without prior warning, when on the station and travelling on the rail services please make sure that your children are supervised at all times.'' | ||
| Smoking | TPE Female | "This is a customer announcement. Smoking is not permitted at this station.'' | ||
| Stand Back | Rob | "Please stand back from the platform edge until the stopping service has come to a stop at the platform. Be aware high speed trains can pass this platform at any time". | ||
| Train Preparing | Rob | "The train now standing at platform X is being prepared for service. Please do not board this train". | ||
| Smoking | Rob | "Customers are reminded that it is against the law to smoke in any part of this station. This includes all enclosed areas, and the open platforms." | ||
| Next Train | Rob | e.g. @ Huddersfield - "The next train at Platform X is the 15:00 Transpennine Express service to : Liverpool Lime Street . Calling At : Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street .The next train at Platform X is the 15:00 Transpennine Express service to : Liverpool Lime Street . | ||
| Terminating Train | Rob | e.g: @ Middlesbrough - "The train now approaching platform 2, terminates here. This train is the service from: Manchester Piccadilly. This train will terminate here." | ||
| Not in Public Service | Rob | "The train now standing at platform X is not in public service. Please do not board this train." | ||
| Skateboards, Roller-blades & Bikes | TPE Female | "Your attention please. Please note, that it is not permitted to ride bicycles, skateboards, or use roller-blades, at any station." | ||
| Alighting Customers | Rob | |||
| Wet Weather | Rob | "Attention please! Customers are advised to take extra care whilst moving around the station, as platform surfaces and stairs may be slippery." | ||
| Delayed Service | Rob | e.g: @ Middlesbrough - "We are sorry to announce that the 16:50 TransPennine Express service to: Manchester Airport, has been delayed." | ||
| Cancelled Service | Rob | e.g: @ Middlesbrough - "We are sorry to announce that the 16:20 Northern Rail service to: Saltburn, has been cancelled. The next service to: Saltburn, will be at 16:58, on platform 2. Customers for intermediate stations, please check noticeboards displaying information, and listen for further announcements." | ||
| Platform Alteration | Rob | e.g: @ Middlesbrough - '
Attention please! Please note that this is a platform alteration for the 10:38 Northern Rail service to: Saltburn. This train will now depart from platform 2. Platform 2 for the 10:38 Northern Rail service to: Saltburn.'' |
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| New Timetables | Rob | "Your attention please! It is written, new timetables commence on [day] the [date] of [month]." |