Episode 1
Kings Cross
1h
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 credits
Directed by Laura Fairrie
TV series
The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track
20131 season9.0 / 10
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track premiered February 12, 2013. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Summer Madness
1h
Documentary series going behind the scenes of the rail network. For staff in Leeds, summer brings binge drinkers, cable thieves, trespassers and flooding.
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Episode 3
Standing Room Only
1h
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.
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Episode 4
West Coast Mainline
1h
Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. The West Coast Mainline is the busiest route in Europe, linking London to Glasgow.
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Episode 5
Railway on My Doorstep
1h
Series going behind the scenes of the rail network. With seven million neighbours, the railway must carefully manage relations with local communities.
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Episode 6
North of the Border
1hfinale
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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More about The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track
Cast
Kevin WhatelyNarratorProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 6
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Themes
britaingreat britainrailroadtrain