The History of the Greek Railways(2022)
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.
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12 episodes • 2022
Season 1
12 episodes • 2022
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The birth of the Greek Railways | Feb 8, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Attica Railway System | Feb 15, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part Ι | Feb 22, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙ | Mar 1, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Railways of East Macedonia and Thrace | Mar 8, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Railway Networks of Idomeni and Florina | Mar 15, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The railway connection between Athens and Thessaloniki | Mar 22, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Railways of Thessaly | Mar 29, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The railway networks of the North Peloponnese and Aetolia-Acarnania | Apr 5, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The railway networks of the Central and South Peloponnese | Apr 12, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Greek Railways during the National Struggles, Part 1 | Apr 19, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Greek Railways in the National Causes, Part 2 | Apr 26, 2022 | 0.0 |
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