Athens metro

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 […]

According to an announcement, the individual had committed suicide

Lines 2 and 3 of the Metro will be affected by the work stoppage.

The Athens Metro Operation Workers' Union (SELMA) has declared a work stoppage in the metro on Friday, December 13, from 9:00 PM until the end of traffic.

As part of the Strategic Transport Plan, the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) is also preparing significant changes to city bus routes, set to be completed by May 2025.