Forgotten Passenger Railway Still in Daily Use - Cab Ride Along Edinburgh's Famous South Sub Line
Join us for a rare Driver's Eye View journey over one of Scotland's most fascinating and little-seen railway lines – the historic Edinburgh Suburban and Southside Junction Railway, better known as the South Sub.
In this video we travel from ScotRail's Millerhill Depot to Slateford, following a route that has been carrying freight trains around the south of Edinburgh since 1884. Once home to regular passenger services, the South Sub is now one of Britain's hidden railway gems, used primarily by freight and engineering trains, with occasional passenger diversions.
Along the way we'll pass the sites of long-closed stations including Duddingston & Craigmillar, Newington, Blackford Hill, Morningside Road, Craiglockhart and Gorgie East, while exploring the history of this remarkable Victorian railway and the important role it still plays in Scotland's railway network today.
From impressive Victorian engineering and hidden cuttings to historic junctions and fascinating railway archaeology, this is a must-watch for railway enthusiasts, train drivers, rail historians and anyone who enjoys exploring Britain's forgotten railways.
Whether you're using this video for railway route learning, relaxing with a virtual cab ride, or simply discovering one of Scotland's best-kept railway secrets, we hope you enjoy the journey.
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This video offers a rare driver's eye view journey along the historic Edinburgh Suburban and Southside Junction Railway, also known as the South Sub. The route runs from Millerhill Depot to Slateford, passing sites of long-closed stations such as Newington and Craiglockhart. Once a regular passenger line, it is now primarily used for freight and engineering services, with occasional passenger diversions. The footage explores the railway's Victorian heritage and its continued role in Scotland’s network. Operators involved include Scot Rail, and locations featured include Hope, Newcraighall, Newington, and Slateford.
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