The History of the Greek Railways

9.0(1)|2022-02-08|1 seasons, 12 episodes

Documentary

Overview

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.

Episodes

Season 1(12)

S1E1 · 2022-02-08 · 45m

The birth of the Greek Railways

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.

S1E2 · 2022-02-15 · 45m

The Attica Railway System

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

S1E3 · 2022-02-22 · 45m

Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part Ι

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.

S1E4 · 2022-03-01 · 45m

Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙ

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

S1E5 · 2022-03-08 · 44m

The Railways of East Macedonia and Thrace

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.

S1E6 · 2022-03-15 · 45m

The Railway Networks of Idomeni and Florina

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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Kostis Savvidakis

Self - Narrator (voice)