8.0/1015 votes#1 - The Maitree Express
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/12/2015
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.8/1015 votes
#2 - The Last Train in Nepal
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/2015
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1014 votes
#3 - The Samjhauta Express
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/26/2015
A look at the cross-border train known as the Samjhauta Express, which travels from Lahore to Delhi, and some of its passengers.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of India's Frontier Railways Season 1
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Three-part series about trains crossing borders in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan, reconnecting families, cultures and history.
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Four
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Maitree Express" is the best rated episode of "India's Frontier Railways" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/12/2015. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Last Train in Nepal".