The History of the Greek Railways
TV
Type
2022
Year
1 Season
Seasons
★ 9.0
Rating
Documentary
Genre
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
1. The birth of the Greek Railways
2. The Attica Railway System
3. Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part Ι
4. Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙ
5. The Railways of East Macedonia and Thrace
6. The Railway Networks of Idomeni and Florina
7. The railway connection between Athens and Thessaloniki
8. The Railways of Thessaly
9. The railway networks of the North Peloponnese and Aetolia-Acarnania
10. The railway networks of the Central and South Peloponnese
11. The Greek Railways during the National Struggles, Part 1
12. The Greek Railways in the National Causes, Part 2
Cast
Kostis Savvidakis
Self - Narrator (voice)