Nov 26, 2018
One of the great advances of the 19th Century, the railways were a tool of empire. How did the Victorians use them to expand their influence?
How Trains Changed the World
The invention of trains transformed everything about how humans lived. From the movement of goods and population, the design of cities, to conquest and warfare, there are few aspects of civilization that were left untouched by these machines.
Season 1 Episodes
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Dec 3, 2018
From the Channel Tunnel to carrying iron ore in the Australian Outback, experts discuss the history and the future of freight trains.
Dec 10, 2018
Intended as an efficient, economical way of moving freight, the emergence of express trains revolutionised society with the demand for fast travel.
Dec 17, 2018
The world's 10 busiest metro systems carry more than 22 billion passengers every year. How has the train shaped cities - and changed the world?
Dec 24, 2018
As weapons and transport, trains transformed the battlefield - from huge railway guns and hospital trains to those taking victims to death camps.
Dec 31, 2018
Trains have changed the way people see the world - and each other. What is it that makes them so special?
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did How Trains Changed the World Season 1 premiere?
How Trains Changed the World Season 1 premiered on November 26, 2018.
How many episodes are in How Trains Changed the World Season 1?
How Trains Changed the World Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of How Trains Changed the World Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Power and Empire: The Great Arteries". It aired on November 26, 2018.
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