

The Railways: Engine of Progress
When the first railroads were built some two hundred years ago, they brought about a revolutionary change for mankind, linking cities and countryside, driving the industrial revolution and irrevocably changing the landscape: a history of the railroad from its beginnings to the present day.
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The Railways: Engine of Progress
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 16, 2024
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
Die Eisenbahn – Motor des Fortschritts
Production Companies
Loopfilm, ZDF, ARTE
Director
Thomas Staehler
Description
When the first railroads were built some two hundred years ago, they brought about a revolutionary change for mankind, linking cities and countryside, driving the industrial revolution and irrevocably changing the landscape: a history of the railroad from its beginnings to the present day.