Five unidentified individuals vandalized a train at the Thessaloniki Metro depot in Pylea, spray-painting three carriages around 6 AM. Their actions were captured on the Metro’s security cameras, and they were spotted by a staff member but managed to escape…
Significant changes to public transport schedules in Greece will take effect today, affecting operating hours and frequency of services on various metro lines and trams. Special timetables will be in place for the ISAP metro line and the other lines,…
Public transport schedules in Greece will change shortly before New Year’s Day, with adjustments in operating hours and frequencies. Bus and trolley services are expected to conclude before midnight, with specific metro line schedules detailing frequencies from December 31 to…
In its inaugural month of operation, Thessaloniki’s metro system facilitated one million passengers, boosting market activity by 30% and reducing the number of cars entering the city by 15%. Deputy Minister of Interior for Macedonia and Thrace, Konstantinos Giouleka, discussed…
An extensive meeting of the Thessaloniki Coordinating Council will take place on Monday, December 30, to discuss the impacts of the Metro’s first month of operation and review the current regulations related to the Fly Over construction. Undersecretary Konstantinos P….
The metro in Thessaloniki has become the preferred mode of transportation for residents following its recent launch, with both locals and visitors expressing satisfaction. Local shopkeepers near metro stations anticipate increased foot traffic. A study indicates a 10% daily reduction…
The Municipality of Thessaloniki, with support from the Central Macedonia Region, is moving forward with the creation of a new parking facility with 400 spaces in the New Switzerland area, near the Thessaloniki Metro terminal. Mayor Stelios Angeloudis and Deputy…
The first 18 days of operation of Thessaloniki’s metro have led to a notable decrease in traffic congestion, with 12,400 fewer vehicles daily in the city center, marking a 10% reduction. The western area experienced a 14% drop in vehicle…
A recent study by EKETA/IMET and the Smart Mobility Laboratory in Thessaloniki examines the traffic impact following the metro’s launch from November 25 to December 15, 2024. It reports a 10% decrease in daily vehicle entries into Thessaloniki’s city center,…
A workers’ strike has resulted in the suspension of operation for Metro Lines 1, 2, and 3 in Greece from 9 PM until the end of service. Last departures from various stations have been scheduled, including specific timings for lines…
In Thessaloniki, Greece, two 19-year-olds received prison sentences for vandalizing Metro installations. One was sentenced to two years for painting on an electrical box, which was converted to a fine of €10 per day. The other teenager had previously been…
Starting today, December 13, 2024, the Thessaloniki Metro will offer free access for the public from the afternoon until midnight on Sundays as part of the city’s festive celebrations. This free boarding will continue throughout December every weekend from Friday…
