The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track

S01E04: 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.

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.

Episodes

Kings Cross

S01E01 Kings Cross

February 12, 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.
Summer Madness

S01E02 Summer Madness

February 19, 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.
Standing Room Only

S01E03 Standing Room Only

February 26, 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.
West Coast Mainline

S01E04 West Coast Mainline

March 5, 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.
Railway on My Doorstep

S01E05 Railway on My Doorstep

March 12, 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.
North of the Border

S01E06 North of the Border

March 19, 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.

Cast

Kevin Whately
Kevin Whately
Narrator

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