The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2013-02-12

Last Air Date: 2013-03-19

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Kevin Whately as Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (2013)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Kings Cross (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.
Ep. 2: Summer Madness (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.
Ep. 3: Standing Room Only (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.
Ep. 4: West Coast Mainline (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.
Ep. 5: Railway on My Doorstep (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.
Ep. 6: North of the Border (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.