The Promise

2 years in the making, The Promise is a unique documentary following the story of a £250 million engineering project.

Simon Calder, Travel Editor for The Independent, presents, uncovering the passion, dedication, pride and drama that’s all part of delivering a fleet of brand new trains into passenger service.

The Promise features exclusive interviews with First Group, TransPennine Express, Siemens, HSBC Rail (UK) Ltd, the Department of Transport and Network Rail.