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The History of the Greek Railways

  • 2022
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~45m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 9.0/10

It all starts on 1830, when young George Stephenson manufactures the first steam engine and the first railway networks are built soon after. Railway becomes a crucial factor in the development of trade and military strength for a country, with its ability to quickly transport soldiers and munitions. Railways expand rapidly in Europe and arrive soon in Greece.

Latest: Season 1 · 2022

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  1. E1. The birth of the Greek Railways

    Feb 8, 2022 · 45m

    Through rich photographic and archival material, we travel back in time, on Railway from Athens to Piraeus (SAP), which was the first railway in Greece.

  2. E2. The Attica Railway System

    Feb 15, 2022 · 45m

    We follow the Attica Railways through time, from their glorious days with the amazing “Beast of Kifissia”, up to the decline of the network.

  3. E3. Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part Ι

    Feb 22, 2022 · 45m

    At the beginning of the 20th century, the city of Thessaloniki is linked to Istanbul, to the Balkans and to Europe, through three different railway lines.

  4. E4. Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙ

    Mar 1, 2022 · 45m

    We learn about telecommunications rail networks and their importance for rail travel.

  5. E5. The Railways of East Macedonia and Thrace

    Mar 8, 2022 · 44m

    Follow us on a journey through enchanting landscapes filled with colours and history, as we travel along the Ottoman networks of the Connecting Railway and the Eastern Railways.

  6. E6. The Railway Networks of Idomeni and Florina

    Mar 15, 2022 · 45m

    Two different routes. Two different railway networks. Two different railway companies. Two different railway destinations in Gevgeli and Monastiri. A common starting point. Thessaloniki.

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