World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys | C5

Epic train journeys around the world, narrated by Bill Nighy.

This series tells the stories of epic train journeys through the characters who travel, work and live near them, as well as highlighting the various challenges along the way – from weather conditions or migrating animals on the tracks to the passengers the train staff contend with – and examines the history behind these railways.

These dramatic routes are not just to be admired for their stunning scenery. Cutting through mountains, teetering above precipices, trundling over bridges and viaducts and pushing through snowfall, they are remarkable feats of engineering. These are the stories of how they were built, the logistical challenges they face, the people and goods they carry, and the places they stop, stories as fascinating as the landscapes through which they travel.