The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track — Season 1
About this season
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 (6)
1. Kings Cross
Aired 12 February 2013 • 60 min
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 Madness
Aired 19 February 2013 • 60 min
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 Only
Aired 26 February 2013 • 60 min
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 Mainline
Aired 5 March 2013 • 60 min
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 Doorstep
Aired 12 March 2013 • 60 min
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 Border
Aired 19 March 2013 • 60 min
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.