The History of the Greek Railways

Episode 2

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.

Episode 3

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.

Episode 4

Thessaloniki Railways through the memories of Railway Workers - Part ΙΙ

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

Episode 5

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.

Episode 6

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.

Episode 7

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.

Episode 8

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.

Episode 9

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.

Episode 10

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.

Episode 11

The Greek Railways during the National Struggles, Part 1

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

Episode 12

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.