Public transport services will run on modified timetables through Easter Monday and Tuesday, with reduced frequencies on buses, metro lines and trams depending on the day
Athens’ central station shuts at 2 p.m., just hours before an anti-war rally in Syntagma Square, with trains passing through without stopping.
“Omonia” and “Panepistimio” stations on Line 2 will close at 9:40 PM for upgrades, with temporary bus services and adjusted train schedules to serve passengers during the evening works
Trains will pass without stopping as police order the shutdown, while broader service changes and early closures continue to affect Line 2 commuters.
New transport bill increases penalties for unpaid fares and vandalism, strengthens oversight of public transit, taxis, and rail, and introduces measures for electric buses and improved driver training
A 50-year-old man was struck by a suburban train in Ano Liosia and later died in hospital, prompting authorities to investigate the circumstances of the incident
Metro and tram services in Athens will halt for four hours early Sunday as workers protest staffing shortages, train availability issues and unfulfilled commitments related to the expansion of 24-hour weekend service
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
Metro, tram, bus, and trolley services in Athens will operate on altered schedules over the August 15 holiday, with reduced frequency due to the summer period
Metro lines 2 and 3, tram lines T6 and T7, and key bus routes across Athens will be operating 24/7 as part of efforts to enhance safety and convenience.
The STASY train employee union claims the malfunction in Athens jeopardized public safety and is calling for immediate action.
Commuters were evacuated from the train with no injuries. An investigation into the causes of the incident has be launched.
Public transport in Athens will be limiting services over the Greek Easter Holiday. Shops will be closed on May 6 and 7.