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.

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Production

3Di TV

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 12, 2015

Last Aired

March 26, 2015

Networks

BBC Four

Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

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.

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.

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.