
India's Frontier Railways
2015•1h 0m
Documentary
Three-part series about trains crossing borders in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan, reconnecting families, cultures and history.
Production
3Di TV
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
March 12, 2015
Last Aired
March 26, 2015
Networks
BBC Four
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Maitree Express
Air date: 2015-03-12
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.
E2
The Last Train in Nepal
Air date: 2015-03-19
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.
E3
The Samjhauta Express
Air date: 2015-03-26
A look at the cross-border train known as the Samjhauta Express, which travels from Lahore to Delhi, and some of its passengers.












