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India's Frontier Railways

2015 - 2015

The Maitree Express

12th March 2015

Episode 1

Partitioned in 1947, Bengal was divided in half, creating East Pakistan - a satellite state ruled by Pakistan. It was an unwelcome occupation. In 1971, they fought a war of independence and East Pakistan became the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 37 years later, the first train ran between India and Bangladesh - the Maitree Express.

The Last Train in Nepal

19th March 2015

Episode 2

A look at a railway line which runs for just 20 miles from Janakpur in Nepal to Jaynagar junction in India, but which is now under threat of closure.

The Samjhauta Express

26th March 2015

Episode 3

A look at the cross-border train known as the Samjhauta Express, which travels from Lahore to Delhi, and some of its passengers.

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Three-part series about trains crossing borders in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan, reconnecting families, cultures and history.

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Bernard Hill

Narrator - (Voice)

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Grant McKee

Executive Producer

Gerry Troyna

Series Director

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