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The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track

The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track

★ 9.0/10•2013•1h 0m•Documentary
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Documentary series revealing the inner workings of Britain's railways, introducing the track-workers, train guards, drivers, police officers and management teams determined to keep the country moving.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 12, 2013

Episodes

Episode 1 - Kings CrossE160m

Kings Cross

Documentary series going behind the scenes of the rail network. Staff at King's Cross station in London prepare to open a new, brighter and more spacious concourse.

Feb 12, 2013

Episode 2 - Summer MadnessE260m

Summer Madness

Documentary series going behind the scenes of the rail network. For staff in Leeds, summer brings binge drinkers, cable thieves, trespassers and flooding.

Feb 19, 2013

Episode 3 - Standing Room OnlyE360m

Standing Room Only

Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. When a train cuts through some vital signalling cables, the track staff need to get trains on the move again.

Feb 26, 2013

Episode 4 - West Coast MainlineE460m

West Coast Mainline

Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. The West Coast Mainline is the busiest route in Europe, linking London to Glasgow.

Mar 5, 2013

Episode 5 - Railway on My DoorstepE560m

Railway on My Doorstep

Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. With seven million neighbours, the railway must carefully manage relations with local communities.

Mar 12, 2013

Episode 6 - North of the BorderE660m

North of the Border

Going behind the scenes of the rail network. Scotland's railways are a huge challenge to keep running, from the busy commuter routes to the highland mountains.

Mar 19, 2013

Actors

Kevin Whately

Kevin Whately

Narrator

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