InterCity 125: The Train That Saved Britain's Railways

Nan
0h 45m
2018

Overview

Intercity 125 – Britain's own original high-speed train – rules the rails today, but this national icon is set to give way to hi-tech imports. It's time to celebrate the heroic story of a design classic that saved Britain's railways from terminal decline.

Country : GB
Languages : en
Last Air Date:2018-05-22
Created by :Not Available

Seasons

Miniseries
2018-05-15

Episodes

Episode: 1Episode 1
S01
E01
2018-05-15
Episode: 2Episode 2
S01
E02
2018-05-22

Series Cast

Chris Tarrant

Self - Narrator (voice)

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