Storyline

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.

First Aired

2022-02-08
Last Aired

2022-04-26
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

12
Status

Ended
Language

ελληνικά
Network

ERT3

Keywords:

greek history railway history railway

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Season 1

1. The birth of the Greek Railways

Through rich photographic and archival material, we travel back in time, on Railway from Athens to Pir...More

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.Less

45mins 2022-02-08

2. The Attica Railway System

We follow the Attica Railways through time, from their glorious days with the amazing “Beast of Kifiss...More

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

45mins 2022-02-15

3. 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 a...More

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.Less

45mins 2022-02-22

4. Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙ

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

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

45mins 2022-03-01

5. 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.Less

44mins 2022-03-08

6. The Railway Networks of Idomeni and Florina

Two different routes. Two different railway networks. Two different railway companies. Two different r...More

Two different routes. Two different railway networks. Two different railway companies. Two different railway destinations in Gevgeli and Monastiri. A common starting point. Thessaloniki.Less

45mins 2022-03-15

7. 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 transp...More

Such a long distance is now covered by train in just 4 hours, forming one of the most important transport routes in Greece.Less

45mins 2022-03-22

8. The Railways of Thessaly

The liberation of Thessaly from the Ottoman rule will prove a fertile ground for the development of bo...More

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.Less

45mins 2022-03-29

9. 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 ...More

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.Less