The Travolators (1961)
Approximately 40,000 people use the Waterloo & City Underground line every day. For years they had walked to and from the platforms at the Bank by a steep passage known as the 'Drain'. But know, they can ride up and down on the first moving pavements in Europe - the Travolators. This film shows the construction of the Travolators which was achieved without disrupting normal traffic.
Director: Tony Thompson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: January 2, 1961
Cinematography: Jack West, David Watkin
Editing: John Legard
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tony Thompson
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Travolators about?
- Approximately 40,000 people use the Waterloo & City Underground line every day. For years they had walked to and from the platforms at the Bank by a steep passage known as the 'Drain'. But know, they can ride up and down on the first moving pavements in Europe - the Travolators. This film shows the construction of the Travolators which was achieved without disrupting normal traffic.
- Who directed The Travolators?
- The Travolators was directed by Tony Thompson.
- How long is The Travolators?
- The Travolators has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Travolators?
- The Travolators is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Travolators produced?
- The Travolators was produced in United Kingdom.