Downie Express

Season 1

2025 · 4 episodes · 3h 19m in all

Arctic to Africa: Mike and his friend, Jeff, take on the challenge of travelling from the Arctic to Africa by train in this adventure series.

Episodes

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   1. I Took the Train from the Arctic to Africa

   7 May 2025 · 48 min

   Downie Express begins at the world's northernmost passenger rail station, deep within the Arctic Circle. From there, Mike and Jeff board the once-a-day southbound train, kicking off an epic trek toward Africa, however, they have one rule for this trip: they cannot leave a country until they've eaten the national dish.

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   2. Riding the Struggle Bus

   14 May 2025 · 49 min

   Downie Express takes an unexpected turn when Mike and Jeff encounter a series of train cancellations, delays and curveballs. The guys decide to make the most of the situation by visiting the world’s largest miniature railway and then come up with a new strategy to circumvent the railway chaos.

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   3. Back on Track

   21 May 2025 · 56 min

   Mike and Jeff eat waffles in Belgium and find themselves in a classic film in Paris, but Jeff has a big surprise up his sleeve.

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   4. We Trained for This

   28 May 2025 · 46 min

   Mike and Jeff board a train to the southernmost station in Europe, chasing the last stretch of rails toward Africa.