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Downie Express
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Mike and a travel companion take on epic, long-distance travel challenges across continents using trains, ferries, and other public transport, all while racing against tight schedules.
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Season 1
4 EpisodesArctic to Africa: Mike and his friend, Jeff, take on the challenge of travelling from the Arctic to Africa by train in this adventure series.
EP 01
01.I Took the Train from the Arctic to Africa
48m
2025-05-07
01.I Took the Train from the Arctic to Africa
48m
Aired 2025-05-07
Downie Express begins at the world's northernmost passenger rail station, deep within the Arctic Circle. From there, Mike and Jeff board the once-a-day southbound train, kicking off an epic trek toward Africa, however, they have one rule for this trip: they cannot leave a country until they've eaten the national dish.
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EP 02
02.Riding the Struggle Bus
49m
2025-05-14
02.Riding the Struggle Bus
49m
Aired 2025-05-14
Downie Express takes an unexpected turn when Mike and Jeff encounter a series of train cancellations, delays and curveballs. The guys decide to make the most of the situation by visiting the world’s largest miniature railway and then come up with a new strategy to circumvent the railway chaos.
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EP 03
03.Back on Track
56m
2025-05-21
03.Back on Track
56m
Aired 2025-05-21
Mike and Jeff eat waffles in Belgium and find themselves in a classic film in Paris, but Jeff has a big surprise up his sleeve.
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EP 04
04.We Trained for This
46m
2025-05-28
04.We Trained for This
46m
Aired 2025-05-28
Mike and Jeff board a train to the southernmost station in Europe, chasing the last stretch of rails toward Africa.
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