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Rail Away (1996 – ...)

1996 • 37 seasons • Documentary
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Rail AwaySeason 1

13 episodes · Jan 6, 1996

Journey across the globe on an extraordinary railway adventure! This series explores the fascinating stories behind striking rail lines around the world, each episode taking you to remarkable destinations. Hop aboard as your train becomes more than just transportation – it’s a portal to breathtaking landscapes and vibrant local cultures, offering a unique perspective on these vital connections.

1. United States: Manitou - Pikes Peak & Denver - Glenwood Springs & Georgetown - Silver Plume
Jan 6, 1996 · 25m

Across continents and landscapes, trains weave stories of human endeavor. These journeys are more than mere transit; they offer glimpses into cultures, histories, and the breathtaking beauty of our world. Each route unveils a unique narrati

2. Portugal: Pinhão - Peso da Régua - Lousado - Porto
Jan 13, 1996 · 25m

The essence of the tour along the Douro lies in the interplay between rail and river. This is the heart of the experience, a journey through a landscape renowned worldwide for its port wine. Once, port shipments navigated these waters to re

3. Sri Lanka: Galle - Hikkaduwa - Colombo - Kandy - Nanu Oya
Jan 20, 1996 · 25m

The old steam locomotive buckled on its mountain ascent, and within its carriages, travelers found themselves unexpectedly confronted by a herd of bathing elephants. The journey wound through the humid tropics, past ancient temples and bust

4. Denmark & Sweden: Kopenhagen - Helsingborg - Göteborg - Stockholm - Luleå
Jan 27, 1996 · 25m

The episode follows a train journey through Denmark and Sweden, traversing a route from Copenhagen, the Danish capital, to Helsingborg, Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Luleå in Sweden.

5. Eastern & Oriental Express: Singapore - Butterworth - Penang - Bangkok - River Kwai - Ayutthaya
Feb 3, 1996 · 25m

The train journey stretched over three thousand five hundred kilometers through Southeast Asia, a luxurious passage from Singapore to Bangkok. This route, renowned as one of the world’s most opulent, culminates at the bridge spanning the Ri

6. Orient-Express: London - Folkestone - Boulogne - Paris - Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Venice
Feb 10, 1996 · 25m

The train, a symbol of opulent journeys between London and Venice for a century, had long been a favored mode of transport for the wealthy. Following a recent restoration, it gleamed once more, fully restored to its former splendor.

7. India: Delhi - Agra - Taj Mahal - Udaipur - Jaipur
Feb 17, 1996 · 25m

A train journey through the northwest of India. From Delhi to Agra, then on to Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Palitana, and finally, Jaipur.

8. Greece: Kalavryta - Diakofto - Athens - Cyclades - Thessaloniki
Feb 24, 1996 · 25m

The journey unfolded like a story, each vista a carefully chosen scene. Ancient wonders whispered from every stone, and the landscape itself seemed steeped in history. Mountains rolled past, their slopes hinting at forgotten civilizations.

9. Cuba: Matanzas - Havana - Pinar del Río
Mar 2, 1996 · 25m

The journey begins in the sun-drenched resorts along the coast, a collection of seaside destinations culminating in Havana, the island's vibrant capital. Cuba pulses with the rhythm of rumba, a land both beautiful and captivating. The final

10. Spain: Madrid - Seville - Granada - Jerez
Mar 9, 1996 · 25m

Across continents, railways weave stories of human endeavor and the landscapes they traverse. These journeys are not merely about reaching a destination; they are explorations of the world – its history, its people, and its breathtaking bea

11. Scotland: East to West Coast: Berwick - Edinburgh - Glasgow - Fort William - Mallaig
Mar 16, 1996 · 25m

The journey unfolds from Berwick, through Edinburgh and Glasgow, onward to Fort William and Mallaig, a path woven between the famed distilleries and the western coast's shrimp fishermen. Along the way, the history and culture of the land ar

12. Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said - Tunis - Sousse - El Djem - Sfax - Gabès
Mar 23, 1996 · 25m

A train journey through Tunisia connects Sidi Bou Saïd, Tunis, Sousse, El Djem, Sfax, and Gabès.

13. Finland: The South-East: Helsinki - Riihimäki - Kouvola - Parikkala - Savonlinna
Mar 30, 1996 · 25m

We depart from the magnificent Central Station in Helsinki aboard a beautiful steam locomotive, venturing through the dense Finnish forests. A journey of discovery unfolds, visiting authentic shipyards, tranquil saunas, and an enchanted cas

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