The History of the Greek Railways

The History of the Greek Railways

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Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Kostis Savvidakis

Kostis Savvidakis

Self - Narrator (voice)

The History of the Greek Railways

The History of the Greek Railways

The History of the Greek Railways

9.020221 season

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

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Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways

Abandoned Railways from Above

The Greeks

Μηχανή του Χρόνου

The Birth of a Nation-State

Die gefährlichsten Bahnstrecken der Welt

InterCity 125: The Train That Saved Britain's Railways

Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois

Greek Island Odyssey

About Freedom: 200 Years Since the Greek Revolution

The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization

Britain's Favourite Railway Stations with Si King

Odyssey: Behind the Myth

Night Trains

Train‑ing It with Joe Wilkinson

Japan Railway Journal

Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains

Eisenbahn-Romantik

Britain's Most Luxurious Train Journeys

Great Korean Railway Journeys