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The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track
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.
Status
Ended
Network
BBC Two
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
Kings Cross
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top Cast
Kevin Whately
Narrator
