The History of the Greek Railways

Season 1

12 episodes · Feb 8, 2022

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  • The birth of the Greek Railways
    S1E1

    The birth of the Greek Railways

    Feb 8, 202245m

    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.

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  • The Attica Railway System
    S1E2

    The Attica Railway System

    Feb 15, 202245m

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

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  • Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part Ι
    S1E3

    Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part Ι

    Feb 22, 202245m

    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.

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  • Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙ
    S1E4

    Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙ

    Mar 1, 202245m

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

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  • The Railways of East Macedonia and Thrace
    S1E5

    The Railways of East Macedonia and Thrace

    Mar 8, 202244m

    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.

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  • The Railway Networks of Idomeni and Florina
    S1E6

    The Railway Networks of Idomeni and Florina

    Mar 15, 202245m

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

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  • The railway connection between Athens and Thessaloniki
    S1E7

    The railway connection between Athens and Thessaloniki

    Mar 22, 202245m

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

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  • The Railways of Thessaly
    S1E8

    The Railways of Thessaly

    Mar 29, 202245m

    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.

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  • The railway networks of the North Peloponnese and Aetolia-Acarnania
    S1E9

    The railway networks of the North Peloponnese and Aetolia-Acarnania

    Apr 5, 202245m

    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.

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  • The railway networks of the Central and South Peloponnese
    S1E10

    The railway networks of the Central and South Peloponnese

    Apr 12, 202246m

    The network of the Piraeus-Athens-Peloponnese Railways had already begun to spread in the early 1880s.

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  • The Greek Railways during the National Struggles, Part 1
    S1E11

    The Greek Railways during the National Struggles, Part 1

    Apr 19, 202246m

    We learn about the crucial role played by the Greek railway networks in warfare.

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  • The Greek Railways in the National Causes, Part 2
    S1E12

    The Greek Railways in the National Causes, Part 2

    Apr 26, 202246m

    As Germans, Italians and Bulgarians invade Greece, the Greek railways fall into the hands of the enemy.

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