Three stations on Line 2 of the Athens Metro will close earlier nightly from November 11 to December 12 for track replacement and 5G installation, with temporary bus services provided to maintain passenger access

At rush hour, crowds spill across platforms and tempers flare. Delayed trains, crumbling tracks, and driver shortages have turned Athens’ public transit into a daily ordeal, exposing years of neglect and underinvestment beneath the city’s streets

Overcrowding, aging trains, and track damage are making daily travel at Syntagma station a health and safety concern, leaving passengers frustrated during morning commutes. Earlier in the week the Blue Line , with final destination the airport, also experienced delays

A technical malfunction in an escalator caused smoke and triggered an alarm, forcing trains to pass through Evangelismos station without stopping

Starting today, Athenians and visitors can travel around the city any time on Saturdays, with extended metro, tram, and bus routes covering key areas of the capital

Long-term traffic restrictions take effect in Kaisariani due to construction of the new Metro Line 4 station, impacting drivers, residents, and local businesses with reduced lanes, road closures, and a 30 km/h speed limit until 2030

A pilot program will also place the devices in taxi cabs whose drivers wish to receive training

The Greek Transport Ministry said it will be phasing out the Athens trolley bus network, citing the high cost.

The overall project is budgeted at 7.3 million euros and with a competition timetable until late 2026

Concerns raised over nighttime safety as authorities test extended transit hours across Attica

The public transport operator “Athens Urban Rail Transport” (STASY) said the train would bypass the Syntagma station after 6 pm.

As the protest route will lead to the U.S. Embassy, significant traffic disruptions are also expected in central Athens throughout the evening

The closure comes ahead of a scheduled rally at 7:00 PM in Syntagma Square, organized as part of the Global Day of Action for Palestine.

If successful, the initiative could pave the way for more regular overnight service on weekends, marking a significant shift in how Athenians move around the city after dark

The proposal aims to reduce road accidents and improve safety while offering more accessible public transport late into the night.

To accommodate passengers during the closures, the Athens Mass Transit System (OASA) has introduced a temporary circular bus route, X12.

Passengers were trapped inside a stalled train in complete darkness for over an hour following a suicide attempt at Evangelismos station. They were eventually instructed to evacuate by walking through the tunnel alongside the tracks. The injured man was later rescued by firefighters

Greece's Infrastructure Minister Christos Dimas assured that the tunnel is part of an auxiliary network and poses no safety risks.

Multiple demonstrations will be held in Athens and other cities of Greece on Friday. Syntagma and Panepistimio stations will be closed from 10am.

Greek police have ordered the temporary shutdown of the “Evangelismos” Metro station, with trains passing through without stopping as they expressed concerns the scheduled protests by anti-authoritarian and anarchist groups might lead to clashes with far-right groups. Authorities requested the suspension of the station’s operation in the wider area as a demonstration is being held […]