The History of the Greek Railways ·Η Ιστορία των Ελληνικών Σιδηροδρόμων

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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Feb 08, 2022

1 seaons till Apr 26, 2022

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Status: Ended

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Last episode: The Greek Railways in the National Causes, Part 2

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 12 episodes

Season 1

Aired

12 Episodes
  • Episode 1The birth of the Greek Railways45 min

    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.

  • Episode 2The Attica Railway System45 min

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

  • Episode 3Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part Ι45 min

    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.

  • Episode 4Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙ45 min

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

  • Episode 5The Railways of East Macedonia and Thrace44 min

    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.

Crew & Team

Takis Dimitrakopoulos

Director

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