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This 6-part series will follow some of the world's most extraordinary railway journeys from above and on the ground, taking the audience on an adventure of a lifetime. We'll fly above spectacular scenery and explore exceptional engineering; meeting the people who maintain and run these incredible railroads as well as those who live alongside them.
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Actor Bill Nighy narrates as cameras follow trains travelling though some of the most scenic landscapes in the world. The stories of these iconic railways are told by those who travel on, wo... Read all Actor Bill Nighy narrates as cameras follow trains travelling though some of the most scenic landscapes in the world. The stories of these iconic railways are told by those who travel on, work on and live beside them. Actor Bill Nighy narrates as cameras follow trains travelling though some of the most scenic landscapes in the world. The stories of these iconic railways are told by those who travel on, work on and live beside them.
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World's Greatest Train Journeys...
Wednesday 29 may 10.00am.
WHEN TO WATCH
Wednesday 29 may at 10.00am, glacier express, thursday 30 may at 10.00am, australia's outback railway.
The Glacier Express train in the Swiss Alps is an engineering marvel traveling over treacherous gorges and through huge mountain ranges.
Canada's Wilderness Railroad
The Winnipeg to Churchill train crosses the province of Manitoba, along a route that requires determination, force, and fire to keep it running.
Copper Canyon Railway
The luxury El Chepe train is a wonder of Mexican engineering that took 100 years to build through the world’s largest canyon region, Copper Canyon.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is an engineering classic in the lap of the Himalayas, traveling through precarious terrains and 5 climatic zones.
Crossing the harsh terrain of the Australian outback, the Ghan, a luxury train, and its 3,000 kms of track need constant and skilled maintenance.
Norway's Bergen Railway
The Bergen line is a triumph of engineering in the face of extraordinary natural obstacles: fjords, freezing conditions and rogue wildlife.
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This episode looks at the Glacier Express which connects Swiss towns St Moritz and Zermatt
Canada's Winnipeg to Churchill train cuts through the barren lands below the Arctic Circle
This episode follows El Chepe, a wonder of Mexican engineering that took 100 years to make
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a steep line connecting eastern India to the Himalayas
The Ghan, Australia's most luxurious train which crosses from Adelaide to Darwin
Norway's Bergen line which runs from Bergen to Oslo through the fjords of Western Norway
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The World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys
Actor Bill Nighy narrates unforgettable train rides through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. From Canada's snow-capped peaks to the... Actor Bill Nighy narrates unforgettable train rides through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. From Canada's snow-capped peaks to the stunning coast of Wales and the breathtaking natural wonders of Northern Spain, meet the engineers who keep these trains running and the many characters who work, travel, and live along these exotic and far-flung routes. Show More
Season 1 (6 episodes)
Season 2 (22 episodes)
Season 3 (10 episodes)
Cutting through the magical beauty of Norway, this train journey begins in the capital, Oslo, and takes us all the way to Bodø inside the Arctic Circle with tales of trolls, Nazi's, reindeer and Vikings along the way.
Ride through Canada's iconic Rocky Mountaineer train in a jaw-dropping loop that takes the viewers from Vancouver to the heart of the Rockies.
The Cambrian Line is the UK's hidden secret - a rail line of spectacular views steeped in history and nostalgia. The train starts in Pwhelli and heads along the lines that were built in the slate industries heyday
Switzerland
From Tirano in Italy, this route spirals upwards in the Alps into Switzerland and St Moritz to pick up the Glacier Express, which crosses the Landvasser Viaduct
A glorious mountain and coastal route in the sun of Northern Spain, which is also a gastronomic tour on and off the train exploring a huge range of local delicacies
New Zealand
This stunning journey will take the viewers through the heart of South Island's best scenery.
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Great Railway Journeys, originally titled Great Railway Journeys of the World, is a recurring series of travel documentaries produced by BBC Television.The premise of each programme is that the presenter, typically a well-known figure from the arts or media, would make a journey by train, usually through a country or to a destination to which they had a personal connection.
Self - GEX Train Driver 1 episode, 2022. Andrew Paterson. ... Self - Locomotive Engineer - VIA Rail, Canada 1 episode, 2022. Helge Tjemeland. ... Self - Engineeering Geologist and Assisting Project Manager 1 episode, 2022.
Awards and Accolades. Great Scenic Railway Journeys is an Emmy Award Winning Public Television series that profiles some of the worlds most historic and scenic tourist railways. The popular series is produced by Emmy Award winning producer and director Robert C. Van Camp and is hosted by Grammy Award winning musician and story teller David Holt.
This 6-part series will follow some of the world's most extraordinary railway journeys from above and on the ground, taking the audience on an adventure of a lifetime. We'll fly above spectacular ...
World's Greatest Train Journeys from Above: With Raj Ghatak, Andre Hansen, Dilip Sinchury, Aaron Bennett. 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.
Series 2: 1. Clive Anderson: Hong Kong to Ulaan Baatar (55 mins) Series 4: 1. India: East to West. Ian Hislop travels through India from Kolkata to Rajasthan. Series 2: 6. Mark Tully: Karachi To ...
Michael Portillo during filming at Taunton station in 2017. Great British Railway Journeys is a 2010-present BBC documentary series presented by Michael Portillo, a former Conservative MP and Cabinet Minister who was instrumental in saving the Settle to Carlisle line from closure in 1989. The documentary was first broadcast in 2010 on BBC Two and has returned annually for a current total of ...
Great Scenic Railway Journeys - your guide to railway adventures. Click on the map to visit our Railroad Information Page to learn about railroads featured in our TV Show. David and I hope you get a chance to visit some of the railroads and museums that we have featured in our programs. We would especially like to thank the Public Television ...
First shown: Sat 3 Dec 2022 | 44 mins. This series follows some of the world's most extraordinary railway journeys from above and on the ground, taking the audience on an adventure of a lifetime.
The World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys: With Bill Nighy, Franz Bislin, Gion Caprez, Hans-Christian Leiggener. Actor Bill Nighy narrates as cameras follow trains travelling though some of the most scenic landscapes in the world. The stories of these iconic railways are told by those who travel on, work on and live beside them.
Some of the world's most historic and scenic tourist railways; host David Holt.
The most beautiful and challenging railroads in the world, seen from above.
Great Railway Journeys of the World. Home. Episodes. Travel documentary series retracing memorable rail journeys.
Synopsis. This 6-part series will follow some of the world's most extraordinary railway journeys from above and on the ground, taking the audience on an adventure of a lifetime. We'll fly above spectacular scenery and explore exceptional engineering; meeting the people who maintain and run these incredible railroads as well as those who ...
Norway's Bergen line which runs from Bergen to Oslo through the fjords of Western Norway. First shown: Sat 3 Dec 2022 | 44 mins. This episode looks at the Glacier Express which connects Swiss ...
Actor Bill Nighy narrates unforgettable train rides through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. From Canada's snow-capped peaks to the stunning coast of Wales and the breathtaking natural wonders of Northern Spain, meet the engineers who keep these trains running and the many characters who work, travel, and live along these ...