Greece: 24-hour Strike on Wednesday to Disrupt Public Transport in Athens

By admin 5 Απριλίου 2022 No comment

Photo source: oasa.gr Public transportation in Athens and ferry travel in Greece will be disrupted on Wednesday, April 6, due to a 24-hour strike called by the country’s main private and public sector umbrella unions, GSEE and ADEDY. According to announcements, on Wednesday: – Athens’ metro lines 2 and 3, the electric railway (line 1), […]

Athens: Metro, Tram Work Stoppage Announced for Friday

By admin 18 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Employees of the Athens metro, electric railway (ISAP) and the tram announced a three-hour work stoppage on Friday, November 19, to attend the funeral of a maintenance crew member that lost his life during an accident on the tracks. The Athens metro, electric railway (ISAP) and the tram will be not be in service for […]

Greece Pushes Ahead with Transport Infrastructure Overhaul

By admin 21 Οκτωβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo Source: Municipality of Piraeus Greece is moving swiftly ahead with an overhaul of its transport infrastructure aiming to meet the demands and conditions of the post-Covid-19 era, said Deputy Infrastructure and Transport Minister George Karagiannis this week. In an interview to ANT1 TV, the minister said tenders for projects budgeted at 4.3 billion

New Tram Service Ready to Start in Piraeus

By admin 12 Οκτωβρίου 2021 No comment

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A new tram service set to initially connect the port of Piraeus with Neo Faliro is scheduled to take off next month, said Deputy Infrastructure and Transport Minister George Karagiannis this week. Speaking on SKAI radio on Monday, the minister admitted there were problems but went on to say that the government was committed to […]

Athens Metro to Increase Frequency of Services as of August 31

By admin 24 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Urban Rail Transport (STASY) Urban Rail Transport Company STASY has decided to increase the frequency of services on Athens’ metro lines 2 and 3, as of Monday, August 31, in efforts to avoid overcrowding and curb the spread of COVID-19. STASY said that from August 31 – September 4, during rush hour, metro […]

Three New Athens Metro Stations Ready to Go

By admin 6 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Three Athens neighborhoods get their own metro stations this week after the inauguration on Monday, of the Agia Varvara, Korydallos and Nikaia stops on the Piraeus-bound blue line which open to commuters on Tuesday (July 7). Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected together with Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis to inaugurate the

Public Transport in Greece Gets Cheaper

By admin 1 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Public transport in Greece just got cheaper after the government slashed VAT in efforts to recover losses incurred during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Indicatively, the fares – applicable on all Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) means – are now 1.20 euros down from 1.40 euros with reduced tickets at .50 cents. Thessaloniki, bus tickets cost […]

Three New Athens Metro Stations to Open Soon

By admin 22 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Three new Athens metro stations – at Agia Varvara, Korydallos and Nikaia – along the Piraeus-bound blue line are set to open in July, said Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis on Thursday. Karamanlis visited the Agia Varvara site to oversee construction along the line, currently being extended to the port of Piraeus. Once completed, the

Covid-19: Rules for Public Transport Passengers in Athens

By admin 30 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Urban Rail Transport (STASY) Commuters in Athens will have to abide by a new set of compulsory rules when traveling on public transportation, to help curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus, according to the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA). Starting from Monday, May 4, when Greece’s lockdown begins to ease, face masks […]