The History of the Greek Railways

The History of the Greek Railways

1 season · 2022 · Ended

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Documentary

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

All seasons
The birth of the Greek Railways
S01 · E01 The birth of the Greek RailwaysFebruary 8, 2022
The Attica Railway System
S01 · E02 The Attica Railway SystemFebruary 15, 2022
Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part Ι
S01 · E03 Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙFebruary 22, 2022
Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙ
S01 · E04 Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙMarch 1, 2022
The Railways of East Macedonia and Thrace
S01 · E05 The Railways of East Macedonia and ThraceMarch 8, 2022
The Railway Networks of Idomeni and Florina
S01 · E06 The Railway Networks of Idomeni and FlorinaMarch 15, 2022
The railway connection between Athens and Thessaloniki
S01 · E07 The railway connection between Athens and ThessalonikiMarch 22, 2022
The Railways of Thessaly
S01 · E08 The Railways of ThessalyMarch 29, 2022
The railway networks of the North Peloponnese and Aetolia-Acarnania
S01 · E09 The railway networks of the North Peloponnese and Aetolia-AcarnaniaApril 5, 2022
The railway networks of the Central and South Peloponnese
S01 · E10 The railway networks of the Central and South PeloponneseApril 12, 2022
The Greek Railways during the National Struggles, Part 1
S01 · E11 The Greek Railways during the National Struggles, Part 1April 19, 2022
The Greek Railways in the National Causes, Part 2
S01 · E12 The Greek Railways in the National Causes, Part 2April 26, 2022

Cast

Kostis Savvidakis
Kostis SavvidakisSelf - Narrator (voice)
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