The Green Arrow: Arad-Podgoria Railway Story

Discover Arad: a Hidden Gem of Central Europe by Gabriel Roman, Puskel Péter, Ujj János, Király András, Lehoczky Attila, Muntean Tibor, Matekovits M

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This document presents a detailed history of the Arad-Podgoria Railway, also known as the "Green Arrow," a significant transportation link in the Arad region of Romania. It traces the railway's evolution from a proposed concept to its construction, electrification, and eventual decline, highlighting its technical importance as one of the world's earliest electrified railways and its enduring social and economic impact on the city of Arad and the surrounding wine-growing areas. The text also discusses the railway's current status as a nostalgic tourist attraction and a subject of historical interest, documenting efforts to preserve its legacy. ​The article on

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Green ArrowSageata verdeArad RailwayPodgoria LineArad - Podgoria lineHistoric RailVintage TrainRail HeritageElectric PioneerNarrow GaugeWine ExpressJohann Weitzer Engine & Waggon WorksGanz WorksHistory of railways