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Downie Express

Downie Express

2025•Reality
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Mike and a travel companion take on epic, long-distance travel challenges across continents using trains, ferries, and other public transport, all while racing against tight schedules.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 7, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - I Took the Train from the Arctic to AfricaE148m

I Took the Train from the Arctic to Africa

Downie Express begins at the world's northernmost passenger rail station, deep within the Arctic Circle. From there, Mike and Jeff board the once-a-day southbound train, kicking off an epic trek toward Africa, however, they have one rule for this trip: they cannot leave a country until they've eaten the national dish.

May 7, 2025

Episode 2 - Riding the Struggle BusE249m

Riding the Struggle Bus

Downie Express takes an unexpected turn when Mike and Jeff encounter a series of train cancellations, delays and curveballs. The guys decide to make the most of the situation by visiting the world’s largest miniature railway and then come up with a new strategy to circumvent the railway chaos.

May 14, 2025

Episode 3 - Back on TrackE356m

Back on Track

Mike and Jeff eat waffles in Belgium and find themselves in a classic film in Paris, but Jeff has a big surprise up his sleeve.

May 21, 2025

Episode 4 - We Trained for ThisE446m

We Trained for This

Mike and Jeff board a train to the southernmost station in Europe, chasing the last stretch of rails toward Africa.

May 28, 2025

Actors

Michael Downie

Michael Downie

Self

Sebastian Breuninger

Self

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