![The History of the Greek Railways](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/ktJG02ZXoayymq3ykNMZXfce5QO.jpg)
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.