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Greece
Fourteen-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling Onto Electric Rail Line in Athens
A tragic incident took place in Athens on Thursday afternoon, as a fourteen-year old girl allegedly committed suicide by falling on the electric railways lines belonging to ISAP.
The incident took place at the Moschato railway station.
ISAP is an electrified...
Greece
Athens Railway Turns 150: Flashback to When History Was Made (Photos)
The Piraeus-Kifissia Electric Railway, known to most as the "Ilektrikos" has been in operation for almost 150 years, during which time it has significantly transformed the world of transportation for Athenians and travelers alike.
What started off as a transportation...
Greece
Athens-Piraeus Electric Railway Is 144
The electric railway that connects Athens to its neighboring port municipality of Piraeus is celebrating its 144th anniversary this year, marking the date on Feb. 27, 1869 when it opened.
The line was the first light rail mean of transportation...