The secret subway of Crystal Palace could be opened up for everyone soon (Picture: Getty)

Built for first class passengers going to see the Crystal Palace, this secret subway in south London could be about to be opened to the public.

Getting compensation for delayed trains just got a whole lot easier for some of usIt was officially opened in 1865 and was in use until the palace was destroyed by fire. It then served as an air raid shelter during World War Two with enough room for 192 people to sleep or 360 to stand.

The Friends of Crystal Palace Subway now want to re-open the Grade II vaulted walkway to the public.

They’re trying to raise £50,000 so that people can enjoy the incredible architecture of the tunnel.




Click here to help raise the money needed for the project.

The subway was the entrance to Crystal Palace for first class passengers (Picture: Getty)

It was opened in 1865 and was used until 1961 (Picture: Getty)

Abandoned cat refuses to leave spot where it was dumped a year agoThe subway has not really been used much since 1961 when the train station it served was demolished.

It’s been used for illegal raves and featured in the backdrop for The Chemical Brothers single Setting Sun.

For the last 20 years it was closed completely, but guided tours are offered once a year.

For the last 20 years it’s been closed permanently over safety fears (Picture: Getty)

It was used as an air raid shelter during World War Two (Picture: PA)

People are trolling family of girl, 9, killed at huntTreasurer for the fundraising group Jules Hussey told the Standard: ‘We have got enough money to start the work and begin reinstating safe access to the subway.

‘We really want more people to be able to enjoy it as it’s a stunning site and we want to show its value.

‘It’s the community that have really got behind this project and who are working really hard to get the site open again.’

It was the backdrop for a Chemical Brothers music video (Picture: PA)