The Employees’ Union of Athens Metro Operations (SELMA) has announced a work stoppage today from 9 PM until the end of service due to unresolved contractual and financial issues with the authorities. Both metro lines 2 and 3, as well…
Ticketing problems continue at Metro stations in Thessaloniki, causing frustration among citizens. Authorities assure that the malfunctions will be resolved soon. It is important to note that public access will be free every Friday from 6 PM until the last…
A 19-year-old was brought to court after being arrested for vandalizing the Venizelos Metro Station in Thessaloniki with spray paint. He faces legal charges for damaging public property. The trial was postponed, and he was released. The arrest marks the…
Metro stations ‘University’ and ‘Fountain’ in Thessaloniki will close at 5 PM, while ‘Venizelos’ station will close at 6:30 PM due to a memorial march for Alexandros Grigoropoulos. Trains will pass through these stations without stopping, and they will reopen…
Greek Metro A.E. has announced that the Thessaloniki Metro will offer free access for the public during holiday celebrations this December. From December 6 to 8, December 13 to 15, December 20 to 22, and December 27 to 29, passengers…
Today, the Thessaloniki Metro will allow free passage and boarding for the public from 19:00 to 00:30 to facilitate participation in the municipality’s festive events. The Greek Metro and THEMA Operating Company announced that ticket validation will not be required…
The Thessaloniki Metro launched its first day of ticketed operations, following a previous period of free access. Passenger attendance was noticeably low, and several issues arose, including problems with ticket machines that do not accept €20 bills. Standard tickets cost…
The elevators at the Thessaloniki metro stations ‘University’ and ‘New Switzerland’ are temporarily out of service, according to the official metro website, thessmetro.gr. Starting today, December 4th, boarding the metro requires a ticket costing 0.60 euros. No further details have…
On December 2, an innovative electronic mobility enhancement system named Evelity was introduced at the Acropolis Metro station, coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Designed as a step-by-step guide for disabled passengers and others, the app facilitates…
Residents and visitors in Thessaloniki are increasingly opting for the metro as their primary mode of transportation to and from the city center. The metro enhances commuting for students and professionals alike, streamlining daily travel. Many are captivated by the…
Carlo Bianko, CEO of Thema consortium, celebrated the inauguration of the Thessaloniki Metro, emphasizing its significance as a symbol of the city’s new era. He expressed gratitude to his team for their world-class expertise, which draws from metro systems in…
Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Staikouras, visited a Thessaloniki metro station just days before its official launch. The project, significant for the city, includes modern trains, increased safety systems, and displays of over 300,000 archaeological finds at various…
