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.
Episode 1
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.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
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.
Episode 5
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.
Episode 6
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.
Kevin Whately
Narrator
1978 · ★ 8.0
2005 · ★ 8.0
2022 · ★ 8.1
2023 · ★ 7.8
2025 · ★ 7.6
2023 · ★ 6.3
2026 · ★ 8.1
2020 · ★ 7.0
2016 · ★ 6.5
2022 · ★ 8.3
2022 · ★ 7.9
2021 · ★ 8.0
2005 · ★ 7.2
2010 · ★ 8.8
2020 · ★ 7.1
2022 · ★ 6.7
2018 · ★ 7.2
2020 · ★ 7.5
2026 · ★ 7.5
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