The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track
★ 9 · 2013 · 60m · Documentary
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.
Episodes
1. Kings Cross60m · 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. Summer Madness60m · Documentary series going behind the scenes of the rail network. For staff in Leeds, summer brings binge drinkers, cable thieves, trespassers and flooding.
3. Standing Room Only60m · 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. West Coast Mainline60m · Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. The West Coast Mainline is the busiest route in Europe, linking London to Glasgow.
5. Railway on My Doorstep60m · Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. With seven million neighbours, the railway must carefully manage relations with local communities.
6. North of the Border60m · 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.More Like This
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