The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track
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.
Cast
Kevin Whately
Narrator
Seasons
E1Kings Cross
Feb 12, 2013
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.
E2Summer Madness
Feb 19, 2013
Documentary series going behind the scenes of the rail network. For staff in Leeds, summer brings binge drinkers, cable thieves, trespassers and flooding.
E3Standing Room Only
Feb 26, 2013
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.
E4West Coast Mainline
Mar 5, 2013
Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. The West Coast Mainline is the busiest route in Europe, linking London to Glasgow.
E5Railway on My Doorstep
Mar 12, 2013
Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. With seven million neighbours, the railway must carefully manage relations with local communities.
E6North of the Border
Mar 19, 2013
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.
Storyline
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.
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