How many railway termini does your nation's biggest city have, and which destinations do they serve?

[Zeno]

Athens and Piraeus stations serve most of the country here.



But people often prefer the bus (KTEL).

There used to be a lot more electrified railway lines. In the 1960s, the national railway network was denser also.

[Kaspias]

There used to be a lot more electrified railway lines. In the 1960s, the national railway network was denser also.

Drama-Alexandroupoli line is closed for years with the purpose of "maintenance"(which takes years). When I asked about it they recommend me to use KTEL, which is expensive three times.

I think railways would work better inside of Greece.

[gixajo]

[Zeno]

Drama-Alexandroupoli line is closed for years with the purpose of "maintenance"(which takes years). When I asked about it they recommend me to use KTEL, which is expensive three times.

I think railways would work better inside of Greece.

At older times, they did. And they served many more locations.

[Tooting Carmen]

There used to be a lot more electrified railway lines. In the 1960s, the national railway network was denser also.

So you had an equivalent to the evil Dr Beeching too?

[The Lawspeaker]

So you had an equivalent to the evil Dr Beeching too?

So did we: 1934.




Today:



And some minor lines are still being closed or giving to other contractors today. And the 1934 map excludes most regional tram systems which went from village to village and connected to larger train stations.

[Tooting Carmen]

So did we: 1934.




Today:



And some minor lines are still being closed or giving to other contractors today. And the 1934 map excludes most regional tram systems which went from village to village and connected to larger train stations.

I love it how governments, whether leftist or rightist, are so dismissive and neglectful of the countryside and the far provinces.

[The Lawspeaker]

I love it how governments, whether leftist or rightist, are so dismissive and neglectful of the countryside and the far provinces.

And then they wonder why so many turn against their government and want to break away or, at least, decentralise the country.

[Tooting Carmen]

And then they wonder why so many turn against their government and want to break away or, at least, decentralise the country.

I am increasingly convinced that Beeching's 'reforms' were an unofficial war against rural and provincial Britain. While London and the Southeast saw some cutbacks, they were far less badly-affected than the rest of the country. In fact, Wales was especially badly-affected - before the 60's, practically every town and village in South Wales had its own station, whereas now it is not even close. And then politicians complain when potential investors say they won't invest in Wales due to the poor transport and infrastructure!

[Zeno]

So you had an equivalent to the evil Dr Beeching too?

Yes. There used to be extensive tramway systems in about six cities in Greece in the 60s. Athens had about 21 tram lines at its apex. Thessaloniki had close to 15. Athens suburban railway network had lines going through all over Attica, to Lavrion, to Sounion, to Kifissia, to Oropos, wherever you could imagine.