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Is The Railway: First Great Western coming back?

The Railway: First Great Western (2013–2014) on 5

The answer: Concluded December 22, 2014.
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Network / streamer
5
Premiered
August 29, 2013
Ended
December 22, 2014
Runtime
~60 min per episode
2seasons

About The Railway: First Great Western

The Railway: First Great Western ended on December 22, 2014, on Channel 5. The series concluded after its second season, which aired from December 4 to December 22, 2014.

The show was a documentary series that aired in 2013 and 2014, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the staff of First Great Western, one of Britain's largest train operating companies. It showcased the daily work of drivers, managers, ticket inspectors, and technicians as they kept the trains running and connected the capital to the southwest of England.

The series featured Paul Copley as the narrator. Each episode had a runtime of approximately 60 minutes. Since the show has ended, there are no upcoming episodes or seasons scheduled.

The Railway: First Great Western cast

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