Rail Report in order

A series of 13 topical films, produced since the far reaching plan for the modernisation and re-equipment of British Railways in 1955 started to take effect, to log the many developments - new services, equipment, techniques - wherever these have been introduced. They provide a unique pictorial record of the progress of British Railways. 13 films, 3h 47m in all, in release order.

Rail Report 1
Rail Report 1
1959 · 20 min
As the Modernisation Scheme for British Railways enters its sixth year, its effects become increasingly apparant in every aspect of railway work throughout the regions: in track improvements, in electrification and signalling; in new depots, marshalling yards and stations. It is these visible signs of progress that the camera examines as the commentary interprets their greater significance for the future.
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Rail Report 2
Rail Report 2
1961 · 20 min
As the thousands of passengers move about Britain every day, the railway system they use is being transformed : soaring concrete sustains new stations, a hillside is moved to make a new marshalling yard; express freight trains carry complete loads of oil, limestone, cars, frozen foods; griddle cars and Blue Pullmans, roadrailers and driverless trucks - these are only a few of the changes and innovations brought about by the Modernisation Plan.
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Rail Report 3
Rail Report 3
1961 · 20 min
Many of today's railway problems were created during the years of competition between the various railway companies. At Sheffield, for instance, different lines converge, producing a complexity which only results in inefficiency. Problems like this are shown in the film, as well as the new flyover at Rugby, modern signalling on the Southern Region, and passenger amenities at Plymouth.
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Rail Report 4
Rail Report 4
1963 · 20 min
This film draws attention to the new pattern that is emerging as the modernisation scheme progresses. It refers now and again to work shown in previous editions, and compares it with today's scene. This includes freight transport, marshalling yards, shipping and passenger services.
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Rail Report 5
Rail Report 5
1965 · 18 min
Behind Britain's railway modernisation lies research, design and development. Research ensures in various ways that passengers travel fast, safely and in comfort. Design and development yield new vehicles, equipment and methods; from motor-car conveyors to micro-wave communications. The electrification of the busiest mainline in the world also depends on research, design and development.
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Rail Report 6: The Good Way to Travel
Rail Report 6: The Good Way to Travel
1966 · 19 min
Neptune, an automatic and electronically equipped track fault recorder; Tinsley marshalling yard; freight trains - cement, limestone, cars; Reading station and signal box; the laying of long welded rails; Toton diesel maintainance depot; new electrification multiple unit rolling stock for service from Euston, locomotive cab training simulator, Willesden control room; Cross-Channel - launching the SS Dover... are topics featured in this film.
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Rail Report 7: Speed the Payload
1967 · 15 min
The film's contents are as follows: Merry-go-round coal trains - between collieries and power stations; Motorail; stations - Birmingham New St., Durham, Sunderland, Kirkcaldy; hovercraft - Isle of Wight service; Cartic car-carrying wagon; testing of wagon bodies - Derby laboratories; Southern House; Glasgow suburban services; Guildford signal box; Freightliners, company trains; hostesses - Seaspeed and at Gatwick Airport station.
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Rail Report 8: The New Tradition
Rail Report 8: The New Tradition
1968 · 13 min
Report No. 8 in a series of 13 topical films, produced since the far reaching plan for the modernisation and re-equipment of British Railways in 1955 started to take effect, to log the many developments - new services, equipment, techniques - wherever these have been introduced. They provide a unique pictorial record of the progress of British Railways.
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Rail Report 9: Top Levels of Transport
1969 · 16 min
Report No. 9 in a series of 13 topical films, covering: Euston; ships - Freightliner II, Antrim Princess; container handling Parkeston Quay; Merry-go-round coal trains; permanent way lining and tamping machine; off loading cable troughing; strengthening the Royal Albert Bridge; Old Course Hotel, St Andrew's; car bodies by train - factory to assembly line; Beckenham train control; speed up of West of England expresses.
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Rail Report 10: Our Business Is Moving
1970 · 16 min
Report No. 10 in a series of 13 topical films, covering: Hovercraft, Princess Ann; the Advanced Passenger Train; Design Centre exhibition, The next train; plasma torch, Derby Technical Centre; analysis of diesel oils, Glasgow science laboratory; bleep radio communications, Paddington; resignalling, Derby area; intercity coaches; evolved suspension, the Brighton Belle; Southern Region grouptravel; computer, Eastern Region; shipment of molten iron.
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Rail Report 11: Rails Conserve the Environment
Rail Report 11: Rails Conserve the Environment
1970 · 17 min
Report No. 11 in a series of 13 topical films. Because 1970 was European Conservation Year, this issue of the Rail Report Series was devoted to examples of what railways in Britain are doing to help conserve and improve the national environment.
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Rail Report 12: This Year by Rail
Rail Report 12: This Year by Rail
1972 · 18 min
Commercial and technical developments on British Rail: new freight loads, air conditioned carriages, an ultrasonic test-train for checking the permanent way, a lecture train, and a new station for motorists - all part of the railway scene in the 1970's.
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Rail Report 13: On Track for the Eighties
1980 · 15 min
A review of innovation and development within BR and its businesses, including: modernisation of freight facilities and service to new companies; progress of the Bedford/St. Pancras electrification project; paved track and permanent way maintenance; Sealink's "Galloway Princess"; Seaspeed's SRN4; and the Research department's magnetically levitated vehicle. For general showing.
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Frequently asked questions

What order should I watch Rail Report in?

1. Rail Report 1 (1959), 2. Rail Report 2 (1961), 3. Rail Report 3 (1961), 4. Rail Report 4 (1963), 5. Rail Report 5 (1965), 6. Rail Report 6: The Good Way to Travel (1966), 7. Rail Report 7: Speed the Payload (1967), 8. Rail Report 8: The New Tradition (1968), 9. Rail Report 9: Top Levels of Transport (1969), 10. Rail Report 10: Our Business Is Moving (1970), 11. Rail Report 11: Rails Conserve the Environment (1970), 12. Rail Report 12: This Year by Rail (1972), 13. Rail Report 13: On Track for the Eighties (1980).

How long does it take to watch all of Rail Report?

About 3h 47m across 13 released films.

Do any Rail Report films have post-credit scenes?

None are listed on TMDB.