Name: Trains That Changed The World
Released: 2018-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Liz McIvor, Christian Wolmar, Andy Robertshaw

TV Show · Documentary · History

For more than 200 years, trains have transformed our lives. They have changed the way we travel, the way we work, and even the way we vacation. This series reveals how four iconic, British-built trains revolutionized rail travel – and inspired incredible railway projects all over the world.

2018 · 42m

Starring Liz McIvor, Christian Wolmar, Andy Robertshaw

Director Sam Miller

EPISODE 1

First Impact

In both Europe and the United States of America, trains changed daily life for a lot of people. Exploring the first locomotives during the Industrial Revolution, such as Stephenson's Rocket in 1829.

42 min
EPISODE 2

Age of Freedom

Exploring how the British Empire built railways to rule the world and control the empire with less than half a million workers. Plus, the emergence of railroads in the USA and Soviet Russia.

39 min
EPISODE 3

Brave New World

In both Europe and the United States of America, trains changed daily life for a lot of people. Exploring the first locomotives during the Industrial Revolution, such as Stephenson's Rocket in 1829.

42 min
EPISODE 5

World on the Move

As travelling between cities became easier, crossing them was impossible. The solution was a steam train that ran under the city called the London Underground.

41 min