A temporary bus service will connect the Katehaki station and Doukissis Plakentias, as rail replacement works disrupt evening services
Elliniko Metro says groundwater monitoring has shown no rise in water levels near the site of reported basement flooding on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, but acknowledges that none of its engineers has inspected the affected building
Basements in a government building on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue flooded last month, prompting a confidential inspection by experts from the National Technical University of Athens. Meanwhile, residents in Kypseli report further damage to apartment buildings as heavy rain compounds concerns over the metro project.
Emergency repairs could begin as early as Monday in the Athens neighborhood, where construction of Metro Line 4 has damaged apartment buildings. Residents are still waiting for answers about possible evacuations and when their homes will be restored.
No clear timeline for repairs or restarting the tunnel boring machine. New checks on six buildings, stricter conditions, and a new extension for Line 4
Track replacement work will affect six stations between Ampelokipoi and Chalandri through Oct. 22, with earlier closures, revised airport services and a temporary replacement bus route.
Documents from Greece’s state-owned Metro operator show that building deformations in the Kypseli district were known by April and that inspections are planned for at least 20 apartment buildings, despite public statements citing 14.
An Athens court has ordered company Elliniko Metro and the consortium building Metro Line 4 to provide residents with expert documents on cracks and subsidence affecting their homes.
Deputy Infrastructure Minister Nikos Tachiaos said studies are still underway, but the government aims to restart tunneling as soon as possible while prioritizing the safety of residents and buildings.
The first fully refurbished train has entered service on Athens’ historic Line 1, with 14 trains set for reconstruction by 2027, bringing new traction systems, passenger information, accessibility and safety features.
New data on three affected buildings in Kypseli have been handed to Athens officials as residents demand technical inspections, access to project data and protective measures ahead of a protest on October 3.
Three central Athens stations will shut at 9:40 p.m. on selected nights through Oct. 8, with a temporary bus route linking Syntagma and Egaleo after service is suspended
Residents of Exarcheia are concerned that tunneling for Athens Metro Line 4 could cause damage to older buildings, citing concerns about the area’s unstable ground and the lack of structural studies.
Elaionas, Kerameikos and Monastiraki stations will close at 9:40 p.m. through Sept. 24 as rail replacement work takes place between Elaionas and Monastiraki
The map was presented at Syntagma Metro station as part of European Mobility Week, alongside four free accessible tours organized by the City of Athens.
Athens filed the first expert report on serious settlement and structural damage tied to Metro Line 4 work in Kypseli, with readings up to four times the safety limit
Track replacement work between Elaionas and Monastiraki will disrupt evening service on Line 3, with temporary closures and changes to airport services from Wednesday, September 16
Haris Doukas says an expert report prepared by residents strengthens concerns over cracks and subsidence in buildings near the Metro Line 4 construction site and sets three conditions for work to resume
A preliminary report by engineers appointed to advise residents says ground settlements have reached nearly four times the safety limit, while cracks and damage continue to be reported in buildings above Athens Metro Line 4 works
Elaionas, Kerameikos and Monastiraki stations will close at 9:40 p.m. from Sept. 7 to 10 for rail replacement work, while modified airport services and a temporary bus route will serve passengers