Mighty Trains
They glide across the prairies of Canada and the deserts of Australia. They power through the cold of the Norwegian Arctic Circle and up the steepest slopes of the mighty Swiss Alps. They zoom into the future in Japan and go back in time in Alaska. Ride the rails to witness the world's mightiest trains in action and join us as we embark on challenging missions, high-speed thrills, and cross-country adventures aboard these fast and powerful marvels of design and engineering.
- 2016-2021
- 4 seasons
- Documentary
- TV-G
They glide across the prairies of Canada and the deserts of Australia. They power through the cold of the Norwegian Arctic Circle and up the steepest slopes of the mighty Swiss Alps. They zoom into the future in Japan and go back in time in Alaska. Ride the rails to witness the world's mightiest trains in action and join us as we embark on challenging missions, high-speed thrills, and cross-country adventures aboard these fast and powerful marvels of design and engineering.
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Rocky Mountaineer
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 44 mins
The Rocky Mountaineer travels across western Canada and over the Rocky Mountains.
Episode 2
Tren Crucero
44 mins
Embark on a South American adventure across punishing terrain and up the Northern Andes. This three-day expedition aboard Ecuador's Tren Crucero travels from the Pacific city of Guayaquil to the capital city of Quito and through such treacherous landmarks as the Avenue of the Volcanoes and the Devil's Nose. See what it takes to keep this luxury railway train running through dense jungles, busy cities, and multiple climate zones.
Episode 3
Maharaja's Express
44 mins
Indian Railways Passenger Train that travels to India's most famous sites from New Delhi to Mumbai, a trip of over 2,700 km. with stops at the Taj Mahal in Agra, Ranthambore National Park, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.
Episode 4
AVE 103
44 mins
On Europe's high-speed rail network, between Barcelona and Madrid, crews work to expand the infrastructure for a new train.
Episode 5
Kiwi Rail
44 mins
KiwiRail's scenic journeys through New Zealand may appear serene to passengers, but to the conductors and engineers who keep these tour trains running, it takes hard work and nerves of steel. Embark on two odysseys through the country's northern and southern islands, past treacherous fault lines, active volcanoes, and dizzying heights. Visit epic landscapes, including "Hobbiton", home to the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" movies, as well as the site of the most devastating rail disaster in New Zealand's history.
Episode 6
Hector Rail
44 mins
One train. One driver. 3,000 tons of timber a day. Timber hauling is big business for Sweden's economy, and it takes a mighty train and some strong-willed men and women to pull it off. Hop aboard the Hector Rail's new fleet of high-capacity wagons as it transports massive payloads of timber to a state-of-the-art pulp mill. From slippery tracks and steep hills to wild animals and winding tunnels, drivers face plenty of challenges on their 12-hour journey.
