The History of the Greek Railways
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…
Documentary • Series • 2022 • 1 season
Starring: Kostis Savvidakis
S1 E1 - 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.
Feb 8, 2022 • 45m
S1 E2 - 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.
Feb 15, 2022 • 45m
S1 E3 - 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.
Feb 22, 2022 • 45m
S1 E4 - Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙ
We learn about telecommunications rail networks and their importance for rail travel.
Mar 1, 2022 • 45m
S1 E5 - 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.
Mar 8, 2022 • 44m
S1 E6 - 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.
Mar 15, 2022 • 45m
S1 E7 - The railway connection between Athens and Thessaloniki
Such a long distance is now covered by train in just 4 hours, forming one of the most important transport routes in Greece.
Mar 22, 2022 • 45m
S1 E8 - The Railways of Thessaly
The 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.
Mar 29, 2022 • 45m
S1 E9 - The railway networks of the North Peloponnese and Aetolia-Acarnania
Due 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.
Apr 5, 2022 • 45m
S1 E10 - The railway networks of the Central and South Peloponnese
The network of the Piraeus-Athens-Peloponnese Railways had already begun to spread in the early 1880s.
Apr 12, 2022 • 46m
S1 E11 - The Greek Railways during the National Struggles, Part 1
We learn about the crucial role played by the Greek railway networks in warfare.
Apr 19, 2022 • 46m
S1 E12 - The Greek Railways in the National Causes, Part 2
As Germans, Italians and Bulgarians invade Greece, the Greek railways fall into the hands of the enemy.
Apr 26, 2022 • 46m
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The History of the Greek Railways
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.
Documentary • TV Series • 2022
Details
- Genre
- Documentary
- First aired
- Feb 8, 2022
- Last aired
- Apr 26, 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Network
- ERT3
- Language
- Greek
- Score
- 9.0 out of 10 from 1 votes