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March 6, 2025 | Main line

European Sleeper achieves direct Venice service

Passengers must no longer change at Innsbruck after Italian traction issues are finally resolved.

December 15, 2021 | Fleet

Alstom Citadis X05 enters traffic in Athens

New LRVs will operate alongside existing Ansaldo fleet on Greek capital’s light rail system.

November 6, 2020 | Rolling stock

Athens Metro awards Line 4 construction contract

ATHENS Metro has awarded a $US 1.8bn contract for the construction of the first phase of its 38.2km Line 4 metro project to an Avax-led consortium, which also includes Alstom and Ghella.

September 8, 2020 | Fleet

Athens receives first batch of new LRVs

ATHENS’ public transport operator Attiko Metro, Greece, has received the first two Alstom Citadis X05 low-floor LRVs out of an order for 25 placed in July 2018.

July 10, 2020 | Metros

Athens metro Line 3 extension opens

THE 4km extension of Athens’ Metro Line 3 from Aghia Marina to Nikaia was inaugurated by Greek prime minister, Mr Kyriakos Mitsotakis, on July 6, with passenger services beginning the next day.

September 11, 2018 | Metros

Three bidders shortlisted for Athens metro Line 4 contract

ATHENS metro operator Attiko Metro announced on September 6 that three consortia have been shortlisted for a contract to build and equip the initial 13km section of Line 4.

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