Series
The History of the Greek Railways
Documentary
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.
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Seasons & episodes
1The birth of the Greek Railways8 Feb 2022 · 45mThrough rich photographic and archival material, we travel back in time, on Railway from Athens to Piraeus (SAP), which was the first railway in Greece.
2The Attica Railway System15 Feb 2022 · 45mWe follow the Attica Railways through time, from their glorious days with the amazing “Beast of Kifissia”, up to the decline of the network.
3Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part Ι22 Feb 2022 · 45mAt 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.
4Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙ1 Mar 2022 · 45mWe learn about telecommunications rail networks and their importance for rail travel.
5The Railways of East Macedonia and Thrace8 Mar 2022 · 44mFollow 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.
6The Railway Networks of Idomeni and Florina15 Mar 2022 · 45mTwo different routes. Two different railway networks. Two different railway companies. Two different railway destinations in Gevgeli and Monastiri. A common starting point. Thessaloniki.
7The railway connection between Athens and Thessaloniki22 Mar 2022 · 45mSuch a long distance is now covered by train in just 4 hours, forming one of the most important transport routes in Greece.
8The Railways of Thessaly29 Mar 2022 · 45mThe liberation of Thessaly from the Ottoman rule will prove a fertile ground for the development of both rich agriculture in the region and an extensive commercial network.
9The railway networks of the North Peloponnese and Aetolia-Acarnania5 Apr 2022 · 45mDue to the rapid growth in the Peloponnese region, the need for the development of a land-based means for the speedy and mass transport of products becomes evident.
10The railway networks of the Central and South Peloponnese12 Apr 2022 · 46mThe network of the Piraeus-Athens-Peloponnese Railways had already begun to spread in the early 1880s.
11The Greek Railways during the National Struggles, Part 119 Apr 2022 · 46mWe learn about the crucial role played by the Greek railway networks in warfare.
12The Greek Railways in the National Causes, Part 226 Apr 2022 · 46mAs Germans, Italians and Bulgarians invade Greece, the Greek railways fall into the hands of the enemy.
Details
- First aired
- 8 Feb 2022
- Last aired
- 26 Apr 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Greek
- Network
- ERT3
- Episodes
- 12
- Votes
- 1 on TMDB
Cast
Kostis SavvidakisSelf - Narrator (voice)
