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The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant

Season 1 Episode 3: Steam Is Dead, Long Live the Railways

The final episode delves into the far-reaching consequences of the Beeching report, which resulted in the closure of half of Britain's stations and nearly a third of its lines, ultimately paving the way for the railways' rebirth in the modern era.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Boom, Bust and Blood

1. Boom, Bust and Blood

Aired: Feb 13, 2017

Chris explores the transformative impact of trains on Britain, starting with ...

Episode 2 How the Railways Won the War

2. How the Railways Won the War

Aired: Feb 20, 2017

The next episode delves into the crucial role of railways during the 20th cen...

Episode 3 Steam Is Dead, Long Live the Railways

3. Steam Is Dead, Long Live the Railways

Aired: Feb 27, 2017

The final episode delves into the far-reaching consequences of the Beeching r...

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Info about The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: 5

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History