Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways (2014)

S6E3 The Eastern Express

Chris embarks on a journey across Turkey, contemplating the legacy of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the republic's founder who championed modernization, including the development of its railways. His adventure kicks off at Istanbul's railway station, the gateway to the Marmaray rail tunnel that traverses the Bosphorus, designed to endure seismic activity. Along the way, he explores Ankara and the stunning volcanic formations of Cappadocia, before venturing into the rugged mountains and concluding his trip in the secluded border city of Kars.