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Athens>Greater Athens| transit_type = Rapid transit#Lines and stations>3{{efnLine 4 (Athens Metro)>Line 4 under construction.}}For a list of stations that the Athens Metro serves, see List of Athens Metro stations.}}PUBLISHER=ATTIKO METRO S.A. URL-STATUS=DEAD ARCHIVE-DATE=3 DECEMBER 2010, | annual_ridership = 493,800,000 (2013)| website = {{official website}}STASY| marks = | vehicles = 294 railcars91.7miname=M3-Shared20.7misuburban rail.TRANSIT IN ATHENS (HISTORY)WEBSITE=ATTIKO METROARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20221107075314/HTTPS://WWW.AMETRO.GR/?PAGE_ID=3984&LANG=ENLOCATION=ATHENSWEBSITE=STASYARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20221107074439/HTTPS://STASY.GR/εταιρεία/εταιρική-παρουσίασηLOCATION=ATHENSDATE=7 NOVEMBER 2022, sg|allk=on}} 80mph|abbr=on}}225px){{Athens Metro route diagram}}| map_name = System map| map_state = collapsed}}The Athens Metro () is a rapid-transit system in Greece which serves the Athens urban area. Line 1 opened as a single-track conventional steam railway in 1869 and was electrified in 1904. Beginning in 1991, Elliniko Metro S.A. constructed and extended Lines 2 and 3.It has significantly changed Athens by providing a much-needed solution to the city’s traffic and air pollution problem, as well as revitalising many of the areas it serves.Extensions of existing lines are under development or tender, like the Line 2 extension to Ilion where tender started in 2023, as well as a new Line 4, whose central section began construction in October 2021.WEB, 2023-05-03, Υποβολή φακέλων εκδήλωσης ενδιαφέροντος στο διαγωνισμό για την επέκταση του Μετρό προς Ίλιον,www.athenstransport.com/2023/05/ilion-metro-ekdilosi-endiaferontos/, 2023-08-19, Athens Transport, el, The Athens Metro is actively connected with the other means of public transport, such as buses, trolleys, the Athens Tram and the Athens Suburban Railway. The Athens Metro is hailed for its modernity (mainly the newer lines 2, 3), and many of its stations feature works of art, exhibitions and displays of the archaeological remains found during its construction. Photography and video-taking is permitted across the whole networkWEB,www.synigoros.gr/resources/docs/199930.pdf, synigoros.gr, dead,www.synigoros.gr/resources/docs/199930.pdf," title="web.archive.org/web/20160314231156www.synigoros.gr/resources/docs/199930.pdf,">web.archive.org/web/20160314231156www.synigoros.gr/resources/docs/199930.pdf, 14 March 2016, and street photographers often work in Athens Metro. This will be the only metro system in Greece, until the Thessaloniki Metro begins operation in 2024.

History

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Piraeus–Kifissia Railway (Line 1)

Until 28 January 2000, Line 1 was the only rapid-transit line in Athens. The Athens and Piraeus Railway Company (SAP) opened a steam single-track mixed cargo and passenger railway line on 27 February 1869 and was run between {{stl|Athens Metro|Piraeus}} and {{stl|Athens Metro|Thiseio}}. It was electrified in 1904. On the 4th of February 1885 Lavrion Square-Strofyli steam narrow gauge single-track mixed cargo and passenger railway line opened and was run at the time from Attiki Square to Kifissia through Iraklio. These originally mixed cargo and passenger railway lines gradually merged and converted to a rapid-transit system. The section between Kifissia and Strofyli was abandoned.From 1869 to 1926 the line was operated by SAP. From 1926 to 1976 the line was operated by Hellenic Electric Railways (EIS). In 1976 the EIS was nationalized and renamed Athens-Piraeus Electric Railway Company (ISAP), which continued to operate what became line 1 of the Athens Metro until 16 June 2011.

{{anchor|Projects of the 1990s}}1990s projects

Since the current Line 1 opened, the government has proposed many expansions to the subway network, including a 1963 plan for a fourteen-line subway network.WEB,www.tovima.gr/society/article/?aid=527217, el:Οραμα για 14 γραμμές Μετρό στην Αττική από το 2000, Hekimoglou, Achilleas, 24 August 2013, Το Βήμα (To Vima), el, 23 February 2024, Construction of Lines 2 and 3 began in November 1992 to decrease traffic congestion and improve Athens’ air quality by reducing its smog level.WEB,www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?la=2&id=376, AttikoMetro Inside – Base Project, 9 September 2012, Attiko Metro S.A., 3 October 2012, Both lines were constructed underground. Lines 2 and 3, built by Attiko Metro S.A. and operated until 2011 by Attiko Metro Operations Company, are known respectively as the red and blue lines and were inaugurated in January 2000. Line 3 was extended to the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in summer 2004, and Line 2 was extended to Anthoupoli and Elliniko in 2013.

Consolidation

Until 17 June 2011,WEB,www.stasy.gr/index.php?id=13&L=1, Urban Rail Transport SA (STASY SA): Urban Rail Transport S.A, Urban Rail Transport S.A., 2 October 2012, the operational management of the Athens Metro network was similar to that of the London Underground network before the creation of the London Passenger Transport Board and the absorption of the Metropolitan Railway on 1 July 1933. The Greek government attempted to absorb ISAP into Attiko Metro operation company under Law 2669/1998 so the latter would be responsible for the whole network,JOURNAL, 18 December 1998, Law 2669/1998, Εφημερίδας της Κυβερνήσεως, Government of Greece, Athens, A, 283,www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wEeWRs27M2niXdtvSoClrL85YC7ghNTGul5MXD0LzQTLWPU9yLzB8V68knBzLCmTXKaO6fpVZ6Lx3UnKl3nP8NxdnJ5r9cmWyJWelDvWS_18kAEhATUkJb0x1LIdQ163nV9K--td6SIuQhK1CW1g5a5c9KyvSvZ1EcbNA7-kImkovm1fsZ5eINZ, 24 September 2013, el, but this initiative failed.{{why|date=September 2013}} Athens Metro operations were consolidated when the Greek government enacted Law 3920/2011,Law 3920, Government Gazette issue A-33, 3 March 2011. replacing AMEL, ISAP and Tram S.A. with Urban Rail Transport S.A. (STASY S.A.) (), a subsidiary of OASA S.A. (Athens Urban Transport Organisation S.A.).Ministerial Decision 28737/2637, Government Gazette issue B-1454, 17 June 2011

Timeline{| class“wikitable sortable” style@margin: 0 auto; text-align:center;”

! Line! Segment! Construction Started! Year OpenedAthens Metro|M1}}Piraeus station>Piraeus-Thiseio| 1856| 27 February 1869Athens Metro|M1}}Thiseio metro station>Thiseio-Omonoia| 1889| 17 May 1895Athens Metro|M1}}Omonoia metro station>Omonoia-VictoriaJanuary 1928| 1 March 1948Athens Metro|M1}}Victoria metro station, Athens>Victoria-Attiki| 30 June 1949Athens Metro|M1}}Attiki metro station>Attiki-{{metro|Ano Patisia}}| 12 February 1956Athens Metro|M1}}Ano Patisia}}-{{metro|Nea Ionia}}| 14 March 1956Athens Metro|M1}}Nea Ionia}}-{{metro|Irakleio}}| 4 March 1957Athens Metro|M1}}Irakleio}}-{{metro|Kifissia}}| 10 August 1957Athens Metro|M2}}Sepolia metro station>Sepolia-{{metro|Syntagma}}November 199228 January 2000Athens Metro|M3}}Syntagma station>Syntagma-Ethniki AmynaAthens Metro|M2}}Syntagma station>Syntagma-DafniLAST2=RENIERISTITLE=TO… DAFNI BY METROACCESS-DATE=20 OCTOBER 2022PUBLISHER=ALTER EGO MEDIAARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20221019231123/HTTPS://WWW.TANEA.GR/2000/11/14/GREECE/STIS-DAFNES-TO-METRO/LOCATION=ATHENS, Greek, Athens Metro|M3}}Syntagma station>Syntagma-Monastiraki| 22 April 2003Athens Metro|M2}}Dafni metro station>Dafni-Agios Dimitrios| April 2001| 5 June 2004Athens Metro|M3}}Ethniki Amyna metro station>Ethniki Amyna-Athens Airport| December 2000| 30 July 2004Athens Metro|M1}}Neratziotissa station>Neratziotissa (Infill station)| February 2002| 6 August 2004Athens Metro|M2}}Sepolia metro station>Sepolia-Agios Antonios| February 2002| 9 August 2004Athens Metro|M3}}Monastiraki metro station>Monastiraki-Egaleo| May 2002| 26 May 2007Athens Metro|M2}}Agios Antonios metro station>Agios Antonios-Anthoupoli| May 2007| 6 April 2013Athens Metro|M2}}Agios Dimitrios metro station>Agios Dimitrios-Elliniko January 2007| 26 July 2013Athens Metro|M3}}Egaleo metro station>Egaleo-Agia Marina| 14 December 2013Athens Metro|M3}}Agia Marina metro station>Agia Marina-NikaiaJuly 2012| 7 July 2020Athens Metro|M3}}Nikaia metro station>Nikaia-Dimotiko Theatro| 10 October 2022Athens Metro|M4}}| Alsos Veikou-Goudi| August 2021| 2029-2030

Infrastructure

Lines and stations

The Athens Metro consists of three lines totalling {{convert|91.7|km|mi|abbr=off}} and 66 stations: Line 1 (Green) is {{convert|25.7|km|mi|abbr=off}} long with 24 stations, Line 2 (Red) is {{convert|18.7|km|mi|abbr=off}} long with 20 stations, and Line 3 (Blue) is {{convert|47.3|km|mi}} long with 24 stations. STASY owns and operates 62 of the 66 stations: three other stations ({{stn|Pallini}}, {{stn|Paiania–Kantza}} and {{stn|Koropi}}) belong to GAIAOSE and the {{stn|Athens Airport}} station belongs to the operator of the Athens International Airport.The system has five interchanges, at {{metro|Attiki}}, {{metro|Monastiraki}}, {{metro|Omonia}}, {{metro|Piraeus}} and {{metro|Syntagma}}, allowing all three to interchange with each other at least once. Each line also has at least one connection with the Athens Suburban Railway, and the Athens Tram.{| class=“sortable wikitable“|+Outline of Athens Metro lines! Line ! class=“unsortable“|Mapcolour{{efn|None of the organisations behind the construction or operation of the Athens Metro specify the exact line colour values for web or print, but they agree on a general colour scheme for identifying lines.WEB, Athens Metro Lines Development Plan,www.ametro.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Metro1234_Πετρούπολη-Αχαρνές-Γλυφάδα-Καλλιθέα-Βαρυμπόμπη_Sub-ΣΑ-A3-Eng-2022-09-i.pdf, Attiko Metro, 4 October 2022,web.archive.org/web/20221004155324/https://www.ametro.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Metro1234_Πετρούπολη-Αχαρνές-Γλυφάδα-Καλλιθέα-Βαρυμπόμπη_Sub-ΣΑ-A3-Eng-2022-09-i.pdf, 4 October 2022, Athens, September 2022, WEB,www.stasy.gr/fileadmin/pages_material/metakinitheite/maps/Diktyo_Meson_Statheris_Trohias.jpg, Athens Public Transportation Map, Transport for Athens, 17 March 2020, WEB, Metro and Tram Map,stasy.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MAP_STASY_2022.pdf, STASY, 2 November 2022,web.archive.org/web/20221102193826/https://stasy.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MAP_STASY_2022.pdf, 2 November 2022, Athens, Greek, 11 October 2022, }}! Opened! Lastextension! Type! Stations! Length! class=“unsortable” |Termini! class=“unsortable” |{{abbr|Ref.|References}}athens1}}Green27 February 1869}}10 August 1957}}| Sub surface| 2425.7misortable=on|abbr=on}}list_style=margin:0 7px 0 14px WEBSITE=ATHENS PIRAEUS ELECTRIC RAILWAYSARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20120117133834/HTTP://WWW.ISAP.GR/PAGE.ASP?ID=44LOCATION=ATHENSDATE=17 JANUARY 2012, athens2}}Red28 January 2000}}26 July 2013}}| Deep level| 2018.7misortable=on|abbr=on}}list_style=margin:0 7px 0 14px TITLE=FROM TODAY, ATHENS MOVES TO THE RHYTHM OF THE METROACCESS-DATE=18 OCTOBER 2022PUBLISHER=ALTER EGO MEDIAARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20221018125953/HTTPS://WWW.TANEA.GR/2000/01/28/GREECE/I-ATHINA-KINEITAI-APO-SIMERA-STOYS-RYTHMOYS-TOY-METRO/LOCATION=ATHENSTITLE=ATHENS METRO REACHES ELLINIKOWEBSITE=INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY JOURNALACCESS-DATE=18 OCTOBER 2022ARCHIVE-DATE=18 OCTOBER 2022DATE=29 JULY 2013, athens3}}Blue28 January 2000}}10 October 2022}}| Deep level| 2747.3misortable=onname=M3-Shared}}list_style=margin:0 7px 0 14px TITLE=ATHENS METRO LINE 3 PHASE 2 EXTENSION OPENSWEBSITE=INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY JOURNALACCESS-DATE=17 OCTOBER 2022ARCHIVE-DATE=17 OCTOBER 2022DATE=12 OCTOBER 2022, class=“sortbottom“! colspan=“5” style="text-align:left“|Total:There are 66 stations after counting interchange stations once. Otherwise, there would be 72.}}91.7mi|abbr=on}}! colspan=“2“|Line 2 and the metro’s exclusive portion of Line 3 are entirely underground. Line 1 is primarily overground, with a tunnel section in central Athens. The airport section of Line 3, east of the tunnel portal near {{stl|Athens Metro|Doukissis Plakentias}}, is open. In the tunnel sections up and down lines share a common tunnel, except for approaches to stations with an island platform (such as Egaleo). Train maintenance facilities are located at Attiki, Faliro, Irini, Piraeus, Kifissia and Thissio for Line 1, and Doukissis Plakentias, Eleonas and Sepolia for Lines 2 and 3.The Athens Metro’s three lines carried approximately 1,353,000 passengers daily in 2010.A network map of the Athens Metro system, that includes the three current lines, the under construction line 4, the tramway, the suburban railway and all the future under design extensions.(File:Athens Metro Map.png|center|thumb|570x570px|Athens Metro Map)

Rolling stock

The network uses standard gauge electric trains which in most places run on 750 V DC third rail, but the section of Line 3 running to the airport requires trains which can use overhead lines of 25 kV AC, 50 Hz.The Athens Metro classifies rolling stock by “batch” for Line 1 and “generation” for Lines 2 and 3 because ISAP and AMEL used different classification systems for rolling stock before consolidation. Six types of rolling stock operate on the network, all equipped with third rail current collection systems; however, only seven second-generation trains have the necessary overhead line equipment to serve Line 3 from {{stl|Athens Metro|Doukissis Plakentias}} to {{stl|Athens Metro|Airport}}.The eighth batch (introduced in 1983) is the oldest rolling stock in passenger service, while the third generation (introduced in 2013) is the latest rolling stock in passenger service. The eighth- and tenth-batch stock is externally similar, but the former has split-flap headsigns in Johnston typeface and a cream-and-green interior colour scheme. An extensive refurbishment programme is in progress for the 8th batch (as of 2023), and to cover for trains undergoing refurbishment, up to five 1st generation Line 2/3 trains have been borrowed to operate on Line 1.Line 1 halfsets have driving cabs at both ends, unlike the Line 2/3 halfsets which have a driving cab at the outer ends, but only basic driving apparatus for shunting purposes only at the inner ends; thus, they can only operate on their own inside depots.{| class=“wikitable sortable” style="margin: 0 auto; text-align:center;”! Line! Stock! Image! IntroducedAthens Metro|M1}}| 8th batch stockalt=Square grey-and-red train pulling into a station|150px)| 1983Athens Metro|M1}}| 10th batch stockalt=Same type of train passing evergreen trees|150px)| 1993Athens Metro|M1}}| 11th batch stock150px)| 2000Athens MetroAthens MetroAthens Metro|M3}}| 1st generation stockalt=Same type of train passing line of parked cars|150px)| 2000Athens MetroAthens Metro|M3}}| 2nd generation stockalt=Subway train in station|150px)| 2003 & 2004Athens MetroAthens Metro|M3}}| 3rd generation stock150px)| 2014(File:Athens metro Victoria station.jpg|thumb|The west entrance to Athens Metro line 1 Victoria station.)

Line 1 {| class“wikitable sortable” style@width: 100%; margin-bottom: 34px;”

! Name! Manufacturer! Image! Lines! Number of Coaches per Trainset! Number of Doors per Side! Passengers! In service since! About| 8th Batch| MAN SE, Siemens Mobility250x250px)8th Batch trainset at Kifisia (2009)25x25px)| 5| 4| 830| 1983–1985| The 8th batch, also known as Columbia, from the well-known space shuttle is the oldest of the series of trainsets that runs on the Athens Metro network. As of 2023, 14 trainsets is under upgrade.| 10th BatchAEG (German company)>AEG, Siemens Mobility, Hellenic Shipyards Co.250x250px) 10th Batch trainset at Piraeus (2011)25x25px)| 5| 4| 830| 1993–1995| The 10th batch is the second oldest range of wagons that runs on the Athens Metro network. They are identical in appearance with the 8th batch and known by the same nickname. An upgrade of the train is anticipated.| 11th Batch| Adtranz, Siemens Mobility, Hellenic Shipyards Co., Bombardier Transportation250x250px)11th Batch trainset at Neratziotissa (2007)25x25px)| 6| 4| 1002| 2000–2004| The 11th batch was the only batch of Line 1 of the Athens Metro which has 6 coaches, before 1st generation trains of the Lines 2 and 3 enter service on Line 1. An upgrade of the trains is anticipated.| 1stGenerationDaimler AG>Daimler-Benz, Alsthοm250x250px)25x25px) (File:Athens_Metro_Line_2.svg25x25px)| 6| 4| 1,030| 2000| The 1st generation is the oldest batch of 2 and 3 line trainsets and the only one in the whole network with sliding doors and not locking doors. Some first generation trains are also used on line 1.

Lines 2 & 3 {| class“wikitable sortable” style@width: 100%; margin-bottom: 10px;”

! Name! Manufacturer! Image! Lines! Number of Coaches per Trainset! Number of Doors per side! Speed(km/h)! Passengers! Units! In operationsince! About| 1stGenerationDaimler AG>Daimler-Benz, Alsthοm200x200px)25x25px) (File:Athens_Metro_Line_2.svg25x25px)| 6| 4WEBSITE=AMETRO.GRACCESS-DATE=6 DECEMBER 2017, | 1,030| 28| 2000| The 1st generation is the oldest batch of 2 and 3 line trainsets and the only one in the whole network with sliding doors and not locking doors. Some first generation trains are also used on line 1.| 2nd GenerationHanwha Group>Hanwha-Rotem, Mitsubishi Vapor, Knorr-Bremse200x200px)25x25px) (File:Athens_Metro_Line_3.svg|25x25px)| 6| 4| 80 (DC)120 (DC/AC)weblink Δεύτερη γενιά συρμών, Αττικό Μετρό Α.| 1,062 (DC)1,026 (DC/AC)| 21 (7 DC/AC & 14 DC)| 2003overhead line>overhead catenary with a pantograph in order to serve the section from Doukissis Plakentias to the Airport.| 3rd Generation| Hyundai Rotem, Siemens Mobility200x200px)25x25px) (File:Athens_Metro_Line_3.svg|25x25px)| 6| 4LANGUAGE=ELARCHIVE-DATE=29 DECEMBER 2018URL-STATUS=DEAD, | 1.032| 28| 2014| The 3rd generation is the latest model of trainsets running on the Athens Metro network.

Signalling

Line 1 uses two-aspect red/green home signals, yellow/green distant signals and a passenger information system (PIS). The current system replaced 1950s-era semaphore signals. The automatic train protection (ATP) system of Line 1 was fully installed in 2023 which replaced the previous Indusi system.WEB, 2023-03-20, Ενεργοποιήθηκε το Σύστημα Ασφάλειας Κυκλοφορίας Συρμών στη γραμμή του ΗΣΑΠ,www.athenstransport.com/2023/03/atp-grammi-isap/, 2023-08-18, Athens Transport, el, Lines 2 and 3 use the Alstom automatic train supervision system (ATS) and a passenger information system (PIS). Two-aspect red/white colour signals are used at points and junctions only.

Fares

(File:Ticket 1.20€.png|thumb|266x266px|Old €1.20 (standard fee) paper Ticket, in use from September 2014 until November 2017.)Fares are prepaid, either as short term tickets valid for 90 minutes, 24 hours, three days, five days, or as long term tickets. As of September 2020, there are two types of fare products, the ATH.ENA Ticket and ATH.ENA Card, both of which are validated using a contactless system (by scanning the ticket or card at the electronic validating machines). The tickets are valid on all modes of public transport in Athens except on trains and buses to the airport.WEB,oasa.gr/pdf/tickets.pdf, Tickets, OASA S.A, 2015-09-22, Passengers cannot buy a fare on board the bus. To travel to or from the airport, passengers may buy a one-way ticket for €9 or a 3-day ticket for €20 which also includes unlimited local trips and a return trip to the airport. Arrival at the airport without having paid the appropriate fare will incur a €72 fine, reduced to €36 if paid within 10 days. Term tickets are available in 30, 90, 180, and 365 day periods and are available only with a personalized ATH.ENA Card. Reduced fares are available for university students, seniors, disabled and persons under 18. During a fare control the passengers that are entitled to a reduced fare have to show ID card, student card or passport.WEB,stasy.gr/index.php?id=464&L=0, Travel Cards, Greek, STASY S.A./OASA S.A., 2015-09-23, Children under the age of 6 are entitled to travel for free with all means of transportation. On buses and trams the ticket or card must be validated only when entering the vehicle/car by scanning the ticket at the electronic validating machines. At metro or Suburban Railway stations, the ticket or card must be validated at the electronic gates when entering and exiting the station.

Archaeological excavations and exhibits

{{see also|Syntagma Metro Station Archaeological Collection}}During construction of the metro tunnels, artifacts of archaeological interest were discovered and rescue archaeology was employed. Teams of archaeologists worked ahead of, then with, engineers for six years, protecting and recording archaeological finds (streets, houses, cemeteries, sanctuaries, public workshops, foundry pits, kilns, aqueducts, wells, cisterns, drains and sewage tunnels). This afforded new insight into the city’s ancient topography, through unprecedented infrastructure development combined with the study and preservation of archaeological data. Exhibitions of ancient artifacts or replicas are found at a number of metro stations, including Monastiraki, Akropoli and Syntagma.(File:DSC 3160 syntagma metro station july 2018.jpg|alt=Open indoor area with ticket windows, fare-collection machines and an escalator|thumb|300x300px|Concourse level of Syntagma Metro station (2018).)

{{anchor|Future}}Future

The Athens Metro masterplan, as presented in October 2022, consists of the following projects:WEB, Development plan of Athens Metro lines,www.ametro.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Metro1234_%CE%A0%CE%B5%CF%84%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%8D%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%B7-%CE%91%CF%87%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%BD%CE%AD%CF%82-%CE%93%CE%BB%CF%85%CF%86%CE%AC%CE%B4%CE%B1-%CE%9A%CE%B1%CE%BB%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%B8%CE%AD%CE%B1-%CE%92%CE%B1%CF%81%CF%85%CE%BC%CF%80%CF%8C%CE%BC%CF%80%CE%B7_Sub-%CE%A3%CE%91-A3-i-1.pdf, ametro.gr, 2 November 2022, Greek, 2 November 2022, {| class=“wikitable sortable” style="margin: 0 auto; text-align:center;”! Line! Segment! Length! Stations15px|Metro Line 1)Petralona station>Petralona-SNFCC4.1misortable=on|abbr=on}}| 415px|Metro Line 1)KAT station>KAT-Komvos Varympompis4.4misortable=on|abbr=on}}| 3*15px|Metro Line 2)Anthoupoli metro station>Anthoupoli-Agios Nikolaos4misortable=on|abbr=on}}| 315px|Metro Line 2)Ilion, Greece>Agios Nikolaos-Acharnes5.5misortable=on|abbr=on}}| 315px|Metro Line 2)Elliniko metro station>Elliniko-Glyfada3.6misortable=on|abbr=on}}| 315px|Metro Line 4)| Goudi-Lykovrysi12.1misortable=on|abbr=on}}| 1015px|Metro Line 4)Alsos Veikou metro station>Alsos Veikou-Petroupoli6.8misortable=on|abbr=on}}| 615px|Metro Line 4)**Evangelismos metro station>Evangelismos-Ano Ilioupoli3.4misortable=on|abbr=on}}| 3

• The current Kifissia terminal will be demolished and rebuilt as an underground station.

• The Development Plan refers it as Line 4 branch but there are unofficial plans that this branch is part of the future Line 5.

If and when these projects are completed, the Athens Metro is expected to reach {{convert|141.7|km|mi|1|sortable=on|abbr=on}} in length and serve a total of 110 stations by 2040.

{{anchor|Planned Line 4}}Line 4

A fourth line is planned for the Athens Metro and it has been incorporated in the roadmap for the development and expansion of public transport in Athens since 2005. The new line in its totality will extend over a length of {{convert|38.2|km|mi|abbr=on}}, adding thirty five (35) new stations to the Athens Metro system. The cost of the entire project is estimated at 3.3 billion EUR.WEB,www.ametro.gr/?page_id=8633&lang=en, Attiko Metro Γραμμή 4 (Line 4), Attiko Metro S.A., 17 March 2020, The recommendation is for lighter rolling stock than the type used in existing lines of Athens Metro which would operate automatically without a driver. In November 2020, Alstom was chosen to supply the line with 20 4-car automated Metropolis trains, operated under Urbalis 400 signalling system.WEB,www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2020/11/alstom-consortium-selected-first-section-athens-metro-line-4, Alstom consortium selected for first section of Athens Metro Line 4, Alstom, 5 November 2020, The first phase of Line 4 will be between Alsos Veikou and Goudi stations, predicting fifteen (15) new stations and a length of {{convert|12.8|km|mi|abbr=on}} of new track. An invitation to tender for the construction of the first phase of Line 4 was issued in September 2018. The construction is expected to start by mid-2020 and the opening of the line by circa 2028. The estimated cost for constructing the first phase of the new line is 1.51 billion EUR. Currently, the project of the first phase is considered to follow a PPP scheme which might be extended for constructing the whole new line. An alternative solution is a mixed funding between the EIB and the Greek State. It is also a high-profile candidate project to be included in the Juncker Plan of EU that will include also the second phase of Line 4 of Athens Metro.The European Investment Bank is allocating a €730 million loan over 30 years to finance the building of the first segment of the Line 4 metro, which will connect Alsos Veikou and Goudi. The initiative will also assist Athens by reducing the number of private automobiles on the road by 53 000, resulting in 318 tonnes fewer CO2 released daily.JOURNAL, Bank, European Investment, 2023-05-17, Cohesion and regional development Overview 2023,www.eib.org/en/publications/20230145-cohesion-and-regional-development-overview-2023, EN, WEB, pamela, 2022-02-10, Financing agreement for Alsos Veikou – Goudi metro section,www.railwaypro.com/wp/eur-580-million-financing-for-athens-line-4/, 2023-06-15, Railway PRO, en-US, WEB, Rani, Archana, 2022-02-08, Attiko receives $663m EIB loan for new Athens Metro line,www.railway-technology.com/news/attiko-eib-metro-line/, 2023-06-15, Railway Technology, en-US, JOURNAL, Bank, European Investment, 2023-09-11, Sustainable transport overview 2023,www.eib.org/en/publications/20230266-sustainable-transport-overview-2023, EN,

Long-term plan

On 15 November 2008, Greek newspaper Ta Nea reported that the Greek government was considering a circular line from Ano Ilisia to Faros, via {{metro|Dafni}} and {{metro|Eleonas}}, as part of a “{{convert|100|km|mi|abbr=on}}” network.NEWS, Prokopis, Giogiakas, New lines for 100 km Metro,www.tanea.gr/2008/11/15/greece/nees-grammes-gia-metro-100-xiliometrwn, 4 October 2022, Ta Nea, Alter Ego Media, 15 November 2008,web.archive.org/web/20221004201857/https://www.tanea.gr/2008/11/15/greece/nees-grammes-gia-metro-100-xiliometrwn, 4 October 2022, Athens, Greek, This proposal evolved to form part of what is now the long-term Athens Metro Future Regulatory Plan (or the Souflias plan)WEB, Attiko Metro pulls the “Souflias plan” out of the drawer,www.athenstransport.com/2020/10/metro-sxediasmos, Athens Transport, 4 October 2022,web.archive.org/web/20221004205115/https://www.athenstransport.com/2020/10/metro-sxediasmos, 4 October 2022, Greek, 13 October 2020, on 13 April 2009, which called for an {{convert|220|km|mi|abbr=on}} network of eight lines and 200 stations.WEB, New Regulatory Plan for Athens and Attica Prefecture,www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?id=2673&la=2, Attiko Metro, 4 October 2022,www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?id=2673&la=2," title="web.archive.org/web/20090528234343www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?id=2673&la=2,">web.archive.org/web/20090528234343www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?id=2673&la=2, 28 May 2009, Athens, 13 April 2009, dead, WEB, Regulatory Plan of Attica: Development Plan of Future Metro Lines,www.ametro.gr/files/pdf/AM_Sxedio_Anaptiksis_Grammon_Metro.pdf, Attiko Metro, 4 October 2022,www.ametro.gr/files/pdf/AM_Sxedio_Anaptiksis_Grammon_Metro.pdf," title="web.archive.org/web/20091122213635www.ametro.gr/files/pdf/AM_Sxedio_Anaptiksis_Grammon_Metro.pdf,">web.archive.org/web/20091122213635www.ametro.gr/files/pdf/AM_Sxedio_Anaptiksis_Grammon_Metro.pdf, 22 November 2009, Athens, Greek, April 2009, The Souflias plan was last revised in January 2012,WEB, Athens Metro Regulatory Plan,www.ametro.gr/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/AM_Sxedio_Anaptiksis_Jan2012_en.pdf, Attiko Metro, 4 October 2022,web.archive.org/web/20221004205705/https://www.ametro.gr/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/AM_Sxedio_Anaptiksis_Jan2012_en.pdf, 4 October 2022, Athens, Greek, January 2012, and saw limited activity until October 2020, when Elliniko Metro announced that they were reconsidering some extensions from the plan, including the extension of Line 1 from {{metro|Kifissia}} to Nea Erythraia, the extensions of Line 2 to {{rws|Ano Liosia}} and Glyfada, Line 6 from Melissia to Perama, and Line 7 from Haidari to Kalamaki. In December 2021, a part of the southern branch of Line 6 was reconsidered as a branch of Line 1 from {{metro|Thiseio}} to the SNFCC in Kallithea, with intermediate stations at Hamosternas, Plateia Davaki, and Lofos Filaretou.WEB, Rizos, Pavlos, Athens Metro: all the new extensions to the West, North and South Suburbs,ypodomes.com/metro-athinas-oles-oi-nees-epektaseis-pros-dytika-voreia-kai-notia-proastia-deite-tis-perioches-amp-toys-stathmoys/, ypodomes.com, 4 October 2022,web.archive.org/web/20221004183359/https://ypodomes.com/metro-athinas-oles-oi-nees-epektaseis-pros-dytika-voreia-kai-notia-proastia-deite-tis-perioches-amp-toys-stathmoys/, 4 October 2022, Greek, 16 December 2021,

See also

• Line 1 (Athens Metro)
• Line 2 (Athens Metro)
• Line 3 (Athens Metro)
• Line 4 (Athens Metro)
• Transport for Athens
  • STASY
• Thessaloniki Metro

Notes

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References

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External links

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• Athens Metro Map on Google earth with geolocation {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524073520metromapworld.com/athens-metro-map/ |date=24 May 2019 }}
• Urban Rail Transport Company (STASY S.A.)
• Attiko Metro Company (Construction and Infrastructure)
• Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA S.A.)
• UrbanRail.Net – Athens Metro
• CityRailTransit – Athens railway map (real distance)
• Athens metro guide

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