Flashmob of rail workers bursts into song delighting London Bridge commuters
A flashmob choir delighted London Bridge commuters by bursting into a heartwarming rendition of Lean on Me.
The charity ensemble, made of station staff and rail employees, performed a version of Billy Withers' classic song during the afternoon rush hour this week.
Footage shows commuters stopping to watch the choir as the voices bounce around the busy interchange.
Stephen Fry was among those to express his joy at the "wonderful" musical performance.
Watch this and smile! Given outrageous annual season ticket price hikes, cancellations & overcrowding, Britain's commuters and rail travellers could do with a little cheer – this is just wonderful. Find out more about @RailwayChildren and what they do – https://t.co/4yhLUQcSVR
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) 14 December 2018
He posted on Twitter: “Watch this and smile! Given outrageous annual season ticket price hikes, cancellations & overcrowding, Britain's commuters and rail travellers could do with a little cheer – this is just wonderful.”
One commuter, replying to Mr Fry, said: “Certainly brought a smile to my face on this chilly morning.”
Amazing to stumble across the flash mob by @Se_Railway at London Bridge in aid of @RailwayChildren - spread the festive cheer! pic.twitter.com/THr3RUXDLM
— Jack Miller (@jackmiller81) 11 December 2018
A clip of the performance, which happened on Tuesday, has delighted many of those who watched it on social media.
We joined the #RCflashmob to serenade commuters at #LondonBridge station! Singing 🎶Lean on Me 🎶to support @RailwayChildren's work to protect & provide opportunities to vulnerable young people. @networkrail @Se_Railway pic.twitter.com/tQiaiIjDpq
— Bechtel Corporation (@Bechtel) 11 December 2018
“This is amazing well done to all involved, I had goosebumps listening to it....I vote you should all get Christmas Number 1,” wrote one person.
We had such a great time singing for passers-by today in our #RCFlashMob – thanks to everyone @Se_Railway for making it happen! Hope everyone who heard our choir of live at London Bridge Station enjoyed it! 😁 pic.twitter.com/ZPtT5n7HS2
— Railway Children (@RailwayChildren) 11 December 2018
Those in the troupe had been trained by choirmaster James Hawkins, the man behind the Missing People choir.
The singers, from Southeastern, gave the performance in support of the Railway Children organisation at around 5pm on Monday.
The charity supports children at risk on the streets and railways of the UK, India and East Africa.
After the performance, the Railway Children's Twitter account wrote: "We had such a great time singing for passers-by today in our #RCFlashMob – thanks to everyone @Se_Railway for making it happen!
"Hope everyone who heard our choir of live at London Bridge Station enjoyed it!"