A London Underground driver has lifted the lid on the secret language used by staff, decoding terms that baffle commuters. The driver, known as WhereToAdventures on TikTok, shared phrases like 'Bringing one out the yard', which means moving a train from the depot, and 'Riding the cushions', referring to travelling as a passenger in customer seats.
Other terms include 'up the Cross the Barnet', meaning driving a train along the Charing Cross branch, and 'PNR' for Personal Needs Relief – a coded toilet break. A 'snip turn' denotes a shorter shift. The driver explained that new recruits are not taught this vocabulary but pick it up through workplace conversations.
The revelations have excited viewers, with some expressing a desire to become Tube drivers. The video has sparked interest in the unique culture of London Underground staff.
