Residents of Kypseli say cracks in buildings and water emerging in basements have intensified fears over the impact of Metro Line 4 tunneling, as independent experts prepare to assess the damage.
Work to improve accessibility at the Kallithea station on Athens' Line 1 will focus on removing barriers for passengers with disabilities as part of a broader network-wide modernization plan.
Athens Metro Line 3 services will change on Sunday nights as rail replacement works begin, with early station closures and replacement buses in operation.
Independent experts are expected to deliver their findings within two weeks as Athens officials seek safety guarantees, compensation and a plan to resume Metro Line 4 tunneling.
The City of Athens has backed the Metro Line 4 expansion while demanding stronger safety measures, independent structural inspections and compensation for residents affected by tunnelling work.
Greece's deputy infrastructure minister says cracks reported in buildings near Metro Line 4 works are repairable, pose no structural safety risk and will be fixed at the contractor's expense.
In a letter to the PM, the mayor pushes for undergrounding, as operator STASY favors a cheaper, 20 million euro renovation instead
According to National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) professor, columns, beams, slabs, and foundations may be damaged, weakening buildings' original strength
A preliminary investigation has been ordered into reported damage in Kypseli, while authorities also move to clear debris from a collapsed building in Petralona.
Residents in the Athens neighborhood of Kypseli say Metro construction has caused cracks, ground subsidence and structural damage to buildings, calling for transparency and access to technical data on the project
Passengers using Athens’ Metro Line 3 will face evening service changes from June 28 as stations close earlier for rail replacement works, with alternative bus services introduced to cover affected routes.
A major EU-backed investment will modernize Athens Metro trains on lines 2 and 3, adding air conditioning and energy-saving systems to improve passenger comfort and sustainability in the Greek capital.
Athens Metro Line 3 faces nightly early closures May 14–June 18 for maintenance, with stations shut and temporary bus service introduced.
STASY’s decision to reject Athens Pride’s request to display posters in Athens Metro stations for the first time in a decade has triggered strong reactions from organizers, political parties, and activist groups over visibility and discrimination concerns.
Passengers traveling without a valid ticket in Athens and Thessaloniki now face significantly higher penalties, while a new provision offers reduced fines for those who purchase a monthly travel pass.
Transport officials also announced stricter rules for electric scooters and new traffic measures aimed at easing congestion across the wider Athens region.
More services, expanded metro operations and stricter ticket inspections helped boost passenger numbers across Athens’ transport network, according to new data from the city’s transit authority
Four stations on Athens Metro Line 2 will shut down earlier from Sunday to Thursday due to maintenance works, with replacement bus services introduced for affected passengers
Plans include the digital mapping of all metro stations, alongside tactile route maps available in Greek and English Braille.
To accommodate passengers between Sepolia and Syntagma, a temporary bus service, Line X18 (“Syntagma Metro Station – Agios Antonios Metro Station”), will be in operation.