Abandoned Railways From Above
Abandoned Railways From Above is a TV show on Channel 4. An exploration of Britain's lost railway lines, their unique stories and the beautiful scenery that they pass through. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 6 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in March 2025.
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Oxford: The series that explores our abandoned railways follows the line that connected England's two great university cities - and became Britain's secret Second World War weapon. (Ep2/6)
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1:05:00Somerset: This series explores lost railway lines and their unique histories, starting with a beloved lost route through the beautiful Somerset and Dorset countryside. (Ep1/6)
1:00:00Scotland: We follow an old line that connected communities across southern Scotland, from Carlisle via Gretna, Whitrope Summit, Tweedbank and Lady Victoria Colliery to Edinburgh. (Ep6/6)
1:05:00York: We explore a historic line from York to Hull, which was closely entwined with the fortunes of the 'Railway King' and was almost abandoned when his empire collapsed. (Ep5/6)
1:00:00Wales: We travel along a line that connected rural communities and helped industries boom, from Aberystwyth to Carmarthen, via the eerie ruins of a once-thriving milk factory. (Ep4/6)
1:00:00Scarborough: This episode travels the spectacular Yorkshire coast - the line that connected Scarborough and Whitby, taking in Hayburn Wyke, Robin Hood's Bay and the Larpool Viaduct. (Ep3/6)