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ATHENS METRO

Exhibition of archaeological finds that came to light during the construction of the project displayed at Metro station Syntagma, Athens.
Exhibition of archaeological finds that came to light during the construction of the project displayed at Metro station Syntagma, Athens.

The Athens Metro is the underground public transport system of Athens, Greece, constructed by the Attiko Metro company (Αττικό Μετρό, literally 'Attican metro') and the ISAP (Ilektrikoi Sidirodromoi Athinon-Pireos) company (Ηλεκτρικοί Σιδηρόδρομοι Αθηνών-Πειραιώς "Athens - Piraeus Electric Railways").The Athens Metro is one of the most impressive underground Mass Transit systems in the world because of the many ancient buildings, ruins and artifacts discovered during the excavation works for several downtown stations. Most were carefully restored and are displayed within the stations, making the Metro system an everyday museum tour on the long and illustrious archaeological and historical past of the city.

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[edit] Ticketing policy

Each ticket costs 0.80 euro and is valid for a single way; a separate ticket should be purchased for the return route. There is also a reduced fare for the price of 0.40 euro and it is valid for students (with a valid student card). Tickets are valid for 90 minutes after they have been validated. One must validate their ticket at the machines at the entrance of each station.

Daily tickets of 1 euro (reduced fare: 0.50 euro) are valid for 90 minutes after they have been validated and can be used in the subway (lines 1, 2 and 3) as well as in buses.

Monthly cards cost 38 euro (reduced fare: 19 euro) and are valid for use in the subway (lines 1, 2 and 3), buses and the tram lines of Athens.

Control is frequent. Passengers that fail to show a validated ticket or a monthly card are requested to pay 40 times the price of a standard ticket (32 euro).

Transition to the Athens International Airport requires a special ticket.

[edit] History

Metro Line 1 was inaugurated on February 27, 1869 as a steam train connecting Athens and Piraeus and was operated by Athens Piraeus Railway S.A. The line was electrified in 1904 and the operating company renamed to Athens Piraeus Electric Railway SA in 1976. Today, Line 1 reaches the suburb of Kifisia and is also known as the green line and the electric railway.

Construction of Metro Lines 2 and 3 began in November 1991 to decrease traffic congestion and clean up the environment by reducing Athens' smog level.

Lines 2 and 3, constructed by Attiko Metro S.A. and operated by Attiko Metro Operations Company S.A. and known as red and blue lines respectively, were inaugurated in 2000 and as of 2005 have 23 stations between them. Line 3 reached the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in the summer of 2004. All three Metro lines connect with Proastiakos, the Athens Suburban Railway and the tram system.

[edit] List of stations of the Athens metro system

Athens metro map
Athens metro map

[edit] List of stations in Line 1 (the green line)

Refurbished metro station in Maroussi, Athens.
Refurbished metro station in Maroussi, Athens.

[edit] List of stations in Line 2 (the red line)

[edit] List of stations in Line 3 (the blue line)

[edit] Future expansions (according to Attiko Metro S.A.)

The new stations are in bold. The year the station is expected to be given to ciculation is put between parentheses. [1] [2]

Athens Metro future expansion
Athens Metro future expansion

[edit] Line 1 (green line)

Piraeus-Agios Stefanos

  • Piraeus
  • Faliro
  • Moschato
  • Kallithea
  • Tavros
  • Petralona
  • Thissio (Thission)
  • Monastiraki
  • Omonoia
  • Victoria (Viktoria)
  • Attiki
  • Agios Nikolaos
  • Kato Patissia
  • Agios Eleftherios
  • Ano Patissia
  • Perissos
  • Pefkakia
  • Nea Ionia
  • Heraklio
  • Eirini
  • Nerantziotissa
  • Maroussi
  • KAT
  • Kifissia
  • Tatoiou (2012-2015)
  • Nea Erithrea (2012-2015)
  • Kastri (2012-2015)
  • Ethniki Odos Athinon-Lamias (2012-2015)
  • Anixi (Anoixi) (2018)
  • Agios Stefanos (2018)

[edit] Line 2 (red line)

Anthoupoli - Elliniko

  • Anthoupoli (2008)
  • Peristeri (2008)
  • Aghios Antonios
  • Sepolia
  • Attiki
  • Larissa Station
  • Metaxourghio
  • Omonia
  • Panepistimio
  • Syntagma
  • Akropoli
  • Sygrou - Fix
  • Neos Kosmos
  • Aghios Ioannis
  • Daphni
  • Aghios Dimitrios / Alexandros Panagoulis
  • Ilioupoli (2009)
  • Alimos (2009)
  • Argyroupoli (2009)
  • Elliniko, near the old Hellinikon International Airport - East Terminal (2009)

[edit] Line 3 (blue line)

Zea - Doukissis Plakentias - Airport

  • Zea (planned – 2013)
  • Dimotiko Theatro (planned – 2013)
  • Piraeus (planned – 2013
  • Tampouria (planned – 2013)
  • Nikaia (planned – 2013)
  • Korydallos (planned – 2013)
  • Aghia Varvara (planned – 2013)
  • Haidari (2008)
  • Egaleo (2007)
  • Eleonas (2007)
  • Votanikos (2007)
  • Monastiraki
  • Syntagma
  • Evangelismos
  • Megaro Moussikis
  • Ambelokipi
  • Panormou
  • Katehaki
  • Ethniki Amyna
  • Holargos (2007)
  • Nomismatokopio (2007)
  • Aghia Paraskevi (2008)
  • Halandri
  • Doukissis Plakentias
  • Pallini
  • Paiania–Kantza
  • Koropi
  • Airport

[edit] Line 4 (orange line)

Alsos Veikou - Maroussi (new line, planned)

According to the Metro Development Study, 2 new lines should be constructed, actually branches of the existing lines: line 2 branch (Panepistimio - Alsos Veikou) and line 3 branch (Panormou - Maroussi). Recent investigation results though showed that a construction of an autonomous line would be preferable. The planned line is a result of the unification of the initially planned lines and the addition of some new station between Panepistimio, Evangelismos and Katehaki (instead of Panormou) stations. [3]

Athens Metro map. Extensions plan has been revised in December 2005
Athens Metro map. Extensions plan has been revised in December 2005
  • Alsos Veikou
  • Galatsi
  • Kypseli
  • Dikastiria
  • Alexandras
  • Exarhia
  • Panepistimio
  • Kolonaki
  • Evangelismos
  • Pangrati / Kaissariani
  • Ano Ilissia
  • Zografou
  • Goudi
  • Katehaki
  • Faros
  • Filothei
  • Sidera
  • O.A.K.A.
  • Paradissos
  • Maroussi

[edit] Policies

The impressive historic Piraeus station, sample of industrial architecture
The impressive historic Piraeus station, sample of industrial architecture

In order to maintain a safe, clean and pleasant environment in the Metro system, passengers entering its premises should be informed that the following activities are not allowed:

  • Smoking (health provision UI/Γ.Π./οικ76017/29.07.02)
  • Carrying inflammable or dangerous substances, materials and objects (Law 3082/2002)
  • Carrying inconvenient items (bulky or oversized items etc.), bicycles only sometimes
  • Drinking or eating (Law 3082/2002)
  • Traveling under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Selling or distributing goods or services (Law 3082/2002)
  • Using musical instruments
  • Begging or bothering other passengers
  • Littering
  • Going onto the trucks or in the tunnel.

Pets can be transported only inside special boxes (Law 3082/2002).

The production of a validated ticket or a valid travel card is required inside the trains and in the Metro premises, beyond the validation machines (Laws 1214/1981, 2669/1998, 2801/2000).

Passengers should not attempt to enter the trains after the buzzer has sounded.

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