InterCity 125: The Train That Saved Britain's Railways

2018•45m

Documentary

Intercity 125 – Britain's own original high-speed train – rules the rails today, but this national icon is set to give way to hi-tech imports. It's time to celebrate the heroic story of a design classic that saved Britain's railways from terminal decline.

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Production

Windfall Films

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 15, 2018

Last Aired

May 22, 2018

Networks

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2018-05-15

How it all came about. In 1976 the newest train on the world's oldest mainline railway.

Episode 2

Air date: 2018-05-22

A marketing campaign and improved refreshment options help to restore the railway's fortunes.

Cast

Chris Tarrant

Self - Narrator (voice)

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