The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track

February. 12,2013      
Rating:
8.1
Trailer Synopsis

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.

Seasons & Episode

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Seasons 1 : 2013

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6 Episode

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Episode 1 - Kings Cross
February. 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.

Episode 2 - Summer Madness
February. 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.

Episode 3 - Standing Room Only
February. 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.

Episode 4 - West Coast Mainline
March. 05,2013

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

Episode 5 - Railway on My Doorstep
March. 12,2013

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

Episode 6 - North of the Border
March. 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.

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