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    A Day in the Life

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Dec 31, 2012
Some trains have taken on iconic names and The Sir Bobby Robson is one of the most famous in the East Coast fleet. Spend a day in the life of the train through the eyes of the staff on board, and the station teams en route from London to Edinburgh.

Full Episodes

Season 1, 10 episodes

Season 1
   
At Your Service,
After half a century on the job, York Station's J.R. dispatches his last-ever train. Assigned to station security, new recruit Liam investigates an alarming situation. Then, a mystery shopper puts onboard service to the test.
44m Dec 31, 2012
   
Derby Day,
All hands are on deck as Newcastle Station prepares for one of the country's biggest football matches. Thousands of fans descend on the station without incident, but major crowd trouble breaks out when the visiting team wins the match.
44m Dec 31, 2012
   
Match Day,
It's the last day of the premier league football season and throngs of potentially rowdy fans are crisscrossing the country in search of glory. For East Coast Trains staff, this means heightened security and crowd control procedures
44m Dec 31, 2012
   
The Long Weekend,
From the platforms to the control centre, the East Coast team braces for the busiest weekend of the year. During Easter, nearly every train carriage is booked to capacity. And up and down the line, staff prepare for the five-day mass migration.
44m Dec 31, 2012
   
We Are Family,
Chef Mark and crew leader Nigel cater to passengers in the morning "porridge express" to London. Having survived cancer with help from her East Coast family, Michelle proves she has the onboard shop under control.
44m Dec 31, 2012
   
Not Your Regular 9 to 5,
Since leaving his job as an accountant, train driver Steve has never looked back. Like East Coast employees up and down the line, he loves the thrill of working for the railway.
44m Dec 31, 2012
   
For the Love of Trains,
East Coast employees eat, sleep, and breathe the railway. And while the customer service staff ensures passenger comfort, a dedicated behind-the-scenes crew of mechanics, drivers, and engineers ensures their safety.
44m Dec 31, 2012
   
A Day in the Life,
Some trains have taken on iconic names and The Sir Bobby Robson is one of the most famous in the East Coast fleet. Spend a day in the life of the train through the eyes of the staff on board, and the station teams en route from London to Edinburgh.
44m Dec 31, 2012
   
All in a Day's Work,
On the railway, no two days are alike and East Coast staff thrives on the variety. Today, a heavy snowfall could spell chaos for the entire rail network. Later, all trains grind to a halt when there's a fatality on the tracks.
44m Dec 31, 2012
   
Credit Where It's Due,
The York Station staffers are put to the test when the York Races combine with a busy bank holiday.
44m Dec 31, 2012
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