India's Frontier Railways - Season 1 - Eps 1: The Maitree Express
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.
About India's Frontier Railways
Title: India's Frontier Railways
First Air Date: 2015-03-12
Last Air Date: 2015-03-26
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: BBC Four
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: 3Di TV
Synopsis
Three-part series about trains crossing borders in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan, reconnecting families, cultures and history.
Cast
Bernard Hill
Narrator - (Voice)
