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City of the Rails

City of the Rails

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When journalist Danelle Morton’s daughter skips town to hop trains, she follows her into the train yard, and across America. Join Danelle as she travels the country to understand what drew her daughter into the hidden world of the railroads. Her guides are the rail cops, train engineers, and hobos she meets along the way, each of them with their own extraordinary tales of the beauty and brutality of the rails.

A mother/daughter story unfolds across a landscape of vast open spaces and filthy backstreets, as Morton learns how railroads shaped the modern world - from creating our time zones and QR codes, to the first lobbyists and unions.

The story of the rails is the story of America, and through 10 episodes, Morton reckons with our history, and her family history, as she tries what she can to bring her daughter home.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of City of the Rails?

There are 13 episodes avaiable of City of the Rails.

What is City of the Rails about?

We have categorized City of the Rails as:

  • Society & Culture
  • History

Where can you listen to City of the Rails?

City of the Rails is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did City of the Rails start?

The first episode of City of the Rails that we have available was released 11 January 2023.

Who creates the podcast City of the Rails?

City of the Rails is produced and created by iHeartPodcasts.