Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways - Season 6 - Eps 3: The Eastern Express
Chris travels through Turkey, reflecting on the achievements of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk - the founder of the republic who oversaw the modernisation of the country and its railways. He begins his journey at Istanbul railway station, the starting point ort he Marmaray rail tunnel, which passes beneath the Bosphorus and was built to withstand earthquakes. He also visits Ankara and the volcanic spires of Cappadocia, before heading deep into the mountains and ending in the remote borderlands city of Kars.
About Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways
Title: Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways
First Air Date: 2014-01-18
Last Air Date: 2019-12-23
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 10/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 7
Total Episodes: 28
Network: 5
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Zodiak Rights
Synopsis
Chris Tarrant's Extreme Railway Journeys brings to life beautifully not only the romance of travelling by train, but also the sights, sounds and smells of the countries and places visited, while also illuminating the customs and attitudes of the people the author encountered along the way.
Cast
Chris Tarrant
Himself - Presenter
