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InterCity 125: The Train That Saved Britain's Railways

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

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 15, 2018

Last Aired

May 22, 2018

Networks

5

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
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
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2018-05-22
A marketing campaign and improved refreshment options help to restore the railway's fortunes.

Cast

Chris Tarrant

Chris Tarrant

Self - Narrator (voice)

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