The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track

Season 1

2013 · 6 episodes · 6h 0m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. Kings Cross

   12 Feb 2013 · 60 min

   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.

2. 

   2. Summer Madness

   19 Feb 2013 · 60 min

   Documentary series going behind the scenes of the rail network. For staff in Leeds, summer brings binge drinkers, cable thieves, trespassers and flooding.

3. 

   3. Standing Room Only

   26 Feb 2013 · 60 min

   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.

4. 

   4. West Coast Mainline

   5 Mar 2013 · 60 min

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

5. 

   5. Railway on My Doorstep

   12 Mar 2013 · 60 min

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

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   6. North of the Border

   19 Mar 2013 · 60 min

   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.