The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track

Nan
1h 0m
2013
9 /10 (2)

Overview

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.

Country : GB
Languages : en
Last Air Date:2013-03-19
Created by :Not Available

Seasons

Season 1
2013-02-12

Episodes

Episode: 1Kings Cross
S01
E01
2013-02-12
Episode: 2Summer Madness
S01
E02
2013-02-19
Episode: 3Standing Room Only
S01
E03
2013-02-26
Episode: 4West Coast Mainline
S01
E04
2013-03-05
Episode: 5Railway on My Doorstep
S01
E05
2013-03-12
Episode: 6North of the Border
S01
E06
2013-03-19

Series Cast

Kevin Whately

Narrator

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