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The History of the Greek Railways

The History of the Greek Railways

★ 9.0/10•2022•45m•Documentary
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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.

Takis Dimitrakopoulos · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageEL
First Air DateFeb 8, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - The birth of the Greek RailwaysE145m

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

Episode 2 - The Attica Railway SystemE245m

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

Episode 3 - Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙE345m

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

Episode 4 - Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙE445m

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

Episode 5 - The Railways of East Macedonia and ThraceE544m

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

Episode 6 - The Railway Networks of Idomeni and FlorinaE645m

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

Episode 7 - The railway connection between Athens and ThessalonikiE745m

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

Episode 8 - The Railways of ThessalyE845m

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

Episode 9 - The railway networks of the North Peloponnese and Aetolia-AcarnaniaE945m

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

Episode 10 - The railway networks of the Central and South PeloponneseE1046m

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

Episode 11 - The Greek Railways during the National Struggles, Part 1E1146m

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

Episode 12 - The Greek Railways in the National Causes, Part 2E1246m

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

Actors

Kostis Savvidakis

Kostis Savvidakis

Self - Narrator (voice)

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