Inside Central Station

Festivals are back as the TRNSMT crowds hit the concourse, and one young staff member is thrown in at the deep end. At the depot, a pioneering driver must fix a problem against the clock, while tour guide Jackie and the maintenance team investigate a mystery in the station's basements. Meanwhile, British Transport Police officers respond to a worrying report of a trespasser on the tracks.

A breakdown on the West Coast Mainline means the team must deal with serious disruption on the concourse, and one Central staff member goes above and beyond in his mission to help with mental health challenges. Meanwhile, out on the tracks, the team race to complete an urgent Saturday night repair, and the news tour guides Paul and Jackie have been waiting for is finally here.

Central's team is always adapting to modern times, and the ongoing electrification of the railways is a big part of that mission. Out on the tracks, the engineering team are racing to erect a huge new structure, while one of the rail network's ecologists is monitoring how the work is affecting local wildlife. Meanwhile, station tour guide Paul explores the history of Glasgow's tram network, and on the West Coast Mainline, the Avanti team are going all-out in an attempt to break a long-standing speed record.

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. We explore Central's role in the vital Kindertransport project during the Second World War, and some keen young apprentices wait to discover their railway futures.

In this episode, there is chaos on the concourse when the staff at Central station deal with a huge influx of football fans on match day and face disruption on the tracks. Tour guide Paul explores the historic relationship between the home of Scottish football Hampden Park and the station. Meanwhile, the concourse becomes a stage for performers and protestors alike and sees the arrival of an unlikely celebrity in the form of Instagram sensation Lucy the samoyed dog. Elsewhere in the station, hen parties and excited Proclaimers fans arrive en masse, entertaining us with their favourite tunes from the famous brothers.

In this episode, customer service assistant Denise is getting lessons behind the wheel of the mobility buggies. Meanwhile, a station visitor takes centre stage on the concourse with a Lego masterpiece, and a team of engineers work day and night to repair the station’s stunning Victorian bridge. Tour guide Jackie uncovers more hidden gems for the planned for station museum, while shift station supervisor Alison deals with a railway accident. And 16-year-old visually impaired Summer must learn how to navigate the station, while visitors to the Grand Central Hotel reminisce on their memories of the station.

In this episode, customer service assistant Josie shows off her new information desk and gives an insight into the challenges of working at Central station. Meanwhile, tour guide Paul goes behind the scenes to explain how the railways helped standardise time across the whole of the country. Some long-time station regulars take a day trip to Largs, while Derek handles a train delay caused by a four-line blockage. Seven-year-old piano maestro Nathan entertains passengers at Central station, while across the concourse at the Grand Central Hotel, Dr Emily Munro reveals how the hotel played a fundamental role in the history of television. Tour guide Jackie uncovers some vintage station clocks and recruits engineer Frank to get them working again. Around the station, new staff are learning the ropes, with trainee dispatcher Lauren hoping to go solo after her exams and trainee train driver Kevin preparing for his final assessments - will they both pass?

This episode sees new recruit Kirsten in the running for a big promotion, we meet the cleaners who work through the night to keep Central station spick and span and spend time with the street pastors who watch out for late-night vulnerable passengers. A daily commute offers the perfect excuse to form close friendships, and families gather on the concourse to say goodbye to loved ones. The maintenance team have to work through the night to fix a leak, while duty manager Richard has to think on his feet to solve a train delay. The staff at Central station celebrate Glasgow Pride together, while in the Grand Central Hotel there is an art competition celebrating some of the hotel’s most famous guests.

Music festival revellers descend on the station, and a street art mystery is revealed in the Arches bar.

Staff and passengers don their glitter and rainbow colours to celebrate Glasgow Pride.

Temperatures rise in and outside the station as Glasgow Fair passengers are affected by disruptions.

Storm Hector causes havoc on the tracks, and Sajid is retiring after 45 years in the station.

A chance to enter Glasgow Central Station for a Christmas getaway with a difference. Jolly station staff prove that even in the toughest of times, there is still festive cheer to be found. With both passenger stories and familiar faces, we go behind the scenes at one of Britain’s busiest train stations as they battle to keep the country moving in the run-up to Christmas. Responding and adapting, as it has done during crises in the past, this age-old institution and its team demonstrate fortitude, fun and festive cheer at a time when staying connected is more important than ever.

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.