The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track

2013 - 2013

Kings Cross

12th February 2013

Episode 1

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.

Summer Madness

19th February 2013

Episode 2

Documentary series going behind the scenes of the rail network. For staff in Leeds, summer brings binge drinkers, cable thieves, trespassers and flooding.

Standing Room Only

26th February 2013

Episode 3

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.

West Coast Mainline

Episode 4

Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. The West Coast Mainline is the busiest route in Europe, linking London to Glasgow.

Railway on My Doorstep

12th March 2013

Episode 5

Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. With seven million neighbours, the railway must carefully manage relations with local communities.

North of the Border

19th March 2013

Episode 6

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.

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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.

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