World's Greatest Train Journeys from Above

Season 1

A visually spectacular journey examining some of the worlds best train routes. Take a look, from ground level to the sky, at the engineering and infrastructure, the people who maintain and operate, and the features alongside the railroads.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

  • Glacier Express
    E1
    Glacier ExpressThe Glacier Express connects the Swiss towns of St Moritz and Zermatt. Travelling over treacherous gorges, alongside picturesque rivers and towns, and through huge mountain ranges, it is a marvel of engineering success.
  • Canada's Wilderness Railroad
    E2
    Canada's Wilderness RailroadFrom Winnipeg to Churchill, in Manitoba, the route travels through grasslands, Canada's Boreal Forest and almost into the frozen Arctic Circle. It's a constant task for engineers to overcome snow, ice and temperatures as low as minus 45.
  • Copper Canyon Railway
    E3
    Copper Canyon RailwayIn the heat of Mexico, the prestigious luxury El Chepe train is a wonder of Mexican engineering. It has taken almost 100 years to build and perfect the the route through the world's largest canyon region, Copper Canyon.
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
    E4
    Darjeeling Himalayan RailwayOne of only a few steeply graded narrow guage lines in the world, The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway connects New Jalpaiguri, Eastern India, to Darjeeling at the base of the Himalayas. It features a century old steam loco, amongst others.
  • Australia's Outback Railway
    E5
    Australia's Outback RailwayThe Ghan, is Australia's most luxurious train. It crosses from Adelaide to Darwin. In a 2 day trip, it experiences heat, risk of animal collisions, and weather events. A virtual army of engineers run the Ghan and its 3,000 kms of track.
  • Norway's Bergen Railway
    E6
    Norway's Bergen RailwayThe Bergen line runs from Bergen to Oslo, in Norway. Along the fjords of Western Norway, up to the Hardanger, and through deep forests, it takes a team of people to keep the line open in snow, wildlife and repairing damaged trains.

 

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