The Thessaloniki Metro has temporarily shut down for critical system and train tests ahead of its extension to Kalamaria. New bus routes and additional vehicles will cover the city’s transport needs during the closure, with full service to resume by December 21.

A technical issue during rush hour has disrupted Thessaloniki’s metro service, causing delays and overcrowding. Passengers were forced to transfer at University station, highlighting vulnerabilities in the city’s growing public transport network

The Thessaloniki Metro will temporarily shut down for essential testing of new trains as part of the city’s network expansion. Alternative transport plans include frequent buses and partial suburban railway service to ease commuter disruption

The Thessaloniki Metro will suspend passenger services from November 10 to December 10 to conduct train and system tests for its extension to Kalamaria, with adjusted timetables announced before and after the closure

All services on Thessaloniki’s metro line have been halted after a technical issue forced a temporary suspension. Authorities say efforts are underway to restore full operations, with updates expected once the problem is resolved

Technicians worked throughout the day to resolve the issue, restoring operations by the afternoon

With the metro out of service, passengers are being advised to use bus lines or alternative transportation options to reach their destinations

The Egnatia Odos tollway extending across the breadth of northern Greece, will be transferred at the end of the year to a concessionaire

The Kalamaria line opening has been moved to February 2026 with the main line to temporarily shut for final works.

The issue with the Thessaloniki metro line has since been resolved, as confirmed by the metro’s official website.

Another instance of trains stuck on the line occurred on Thursday

Train stops in track 1 after electronic systems shut down operation, operator says in announcement

A preliminary investigation has been launched into the recent incident involving the Thessaloniki Metro, where a train became immobilized, leaving passengers stranded in tunnels and forced to evacuate on foot. 

In Thessaloniki, one of the new metro carriages malfunctioned and came to a halt inside the underground, midway between stations

19-year-old arrested while spray-painting the exterior of the now iconic Venizelos metro station in Thessaloniki

Asked about the troubling impression caused by the suspension of a sentence imposed against Aris FC after the blackmail and threats lobbed by Theodoros Karpidis, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed that the government had no involvement in the matter

During the inauguration of the Thessaloniki metro, PM Mitsotakis acknowledged citizens' frustration over the prolonged development delays but emphasized that the day symbolizes a fresh start for the city.

The new Thessaloniki metro will open to the public for free from Saturday November 30 to December 3.

Deputy Transport and Infrastructure Minister Nikos Tachiaos emphasizes that ‘no one can blackmail or threaten the Mitsotakis government’

Theodoros Karypidis didn't hesitate to threaten the government and ministers with hooligan violence at the Thessaloniki metro. MPs of the 3 major parties condemn his actions