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"Mind the gap" or sometimes "watch the gap" is an audible or visual warning phrase issued to rail passengers to take caution while crossing the horizontal, and in some cases vertical, spatial gap between the train doorway and the station platform edge.
1 de nov. de 2019 · The origins of Mind the Gap on the London Underground dates back to 1968. It came about all because it was discovered that an automated message made much more practical sense than station attendants and drivers having to warn passengers all the time.
This film is about the "mind the gap" message which is broadcast at London's underground stations which feature sharply curved platforms.The announcement war...
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25 de jan. de 2024 · ‘Mind the Gap’ is an iconic phrase that has become synonymous with the London Underground. It is a warning to passengers to be careful when boarding and alighting trains and to be mindful of the space between the train and the platform.
25 de set. de 2023 · “Mind the gap,” while functional in its core, has evolved to be more than just a safety warning. The announcement is deeply rooted in the collective memory of London. The emotional impact became evident when, in 2013, Oswald Laurence’s version of the announcement was restored at Embankment station.
Oswald Laurence first recorded the 'Mind the Gap' announcement in the 1950’s, and it has been running on the London Underground for years. His wife came to listen to his voice every day after...
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3 de mai. de 2024 · The announcement "mind the gap" is almost as much a part of travelling in London as the Tube sign or a red bus. But when is the gap between the train and the platform too far and too dangerous?...
