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The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track

The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track

2013•1h 0m•9.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb
9.0/10(2)

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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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 12, 2013

Last Aired

March 19, 2013

Networks

BBC Two

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
Kings Cross
E1
Kings Cross
Air date: 2013-02-12
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.
Summer Madness
E2
Summer Madness
Air date: 2013-02-19
Documentary series going behind the scenes of the rail network. For staff in Leeds, summer brings binge drinkers, cable thieves, trespassers and flooding.
Standing Room Only
E3
Standing Room Only
Air date: 2013-02-26
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.
West Coast Mainline
E4
West Coast Mainline
Air date: 2013-03-05
Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. The West Coast Mainline is the busiest route in Europe, linking London to Glasgow.
Railway on My Doorstep
E5
Railway on My Doorstep
Air date: 2013-03-12
Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. With seven million neighbours, the railway must carefully manage relations with local communities.
North of the Border
E6
North of the Border
Air date: 2013-03-19
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.

Cast

Kevin Whately

Kevin Whately

Narrator

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