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June 15, 2026 | High-speed

Turning Europe into a domestic market

Italian State Railways (FS) is setting its sights on becoming Europe’s leading high-speed operator by expanding into neighbouring markets and boosting cross-border services. FS International CEO, Luigi Corradi, exclusively reveals the operator’s ambitious strategy for growth to Kevin Smith.

February 11, 2026 | Infrastructure

Funding sought for Thessaloniki - Sofia - Bucharest upgrade

Electrification of line connecting Bulgaria and Romania will cut transport costs by 30%.

December 23, 2025 | Fleet

Greek operator orders 23 EMUs

Alstom agrees €393m contract to supply and maintain Coradia Stream EMUs.

September 12, 2025 | Policy

Greek Railways formed in major restructuring

The Greek government has finalised major structural changes to the national railway under legislation approved by Parliament in July.

July 9, 2025 | Infrastructure

Greece considers German modernisation plan

German Rail (DB) could provide Greek infrastructure manager with technical assistance.

May 14, 2025 | Financial

FS agrees €760m investment in Greek network

Italian operator will invest €360m while Greek government will invest €400m.

December 2, 2024 | Metros

First metro line opens in Thessaloniki

A 5km extension of the north-south line is on course to open next year.

October 5, 2023 | Metros

ATM and Egis awarded Thessaloniki automatic metro operating contract

Thessaloniki’s first automated metro line is due to open in 2024.

April 4, 2023 | Main line

First passenger train returns to Athens - Thessaloniki main line

All mainline services were withdrawn in Greece after the fatal head-on collision at Tempi on February 28.

March 2, 2023 | Main line

Greek transport minister resigns after 43 die in head-on collision

Passenger service collided with freight train near Larissa on February 28.

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