Time is counting down for the delivery of the Main Line of the Thessaloniki Metro to the public.

On November 30, residents and visitors of Thessaloniki will have at their disposal a means of fixed orbit, for their daily movements in the central axis of the city.

The test routes of the trains are carried out every day, seven days a week, and at the same time all the necessary checks of the systems are carried out, as the Thessaloniki Metro incorporates the most modern technological data in its construction in combination with the most demanding quality and functionality specifications.

In the coming days, it is also expected to complete the last restoration works of Kapnergata Square, as well as the area around the “Alcazar”, where the entrances to the iconic “Venizelos” station are located.

The features of the Baseline that will be delivered on November 30th

The length of the Main Line of the Thessaloniki Metro is 9.6 thousand. with two independent single track tunnels.

It has 13 modern stations (New Railway Station, Dimokratis, Venizelou, Agia Sophia, Fountain, University, Papafi, Euclid, Fleming, Analipsi, 25th of March, Bulgarian, New Switzerland) and Garage 50,000 sq.m.which includes the Operations Control Center, repair base and office space.

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Trains will pass through the stations every 2.5 minutes at the initial stage of commercial operation and every 90 seconds after receipt of additional trains.

OR trip durationincluding stops at 13 stations, will be 17 minutes.

It is estimated that daily they will move 254,000 passengerswith a transport capacity of 18,000 passengers per hour and per direction.

After her delivery Extension to Kalamariain the second half of 2025, 313,000 passengers are expected to be served daily.

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The operation of the Thessaloniki Metro is expected to relieve traffic congestion in the city, as it is estimated that approximately 57,000 fewer vehicles will circulate daily, correspondingly bringing about a reduction in CO2 emissions by 212 tons per day.

Archaeological Findings

Valuable archaeological finds, from different historical periods of the city, came to light during the construction of the stations, with the main ones being the “Venizelos” and “Agia Sofia” stations located within the limits of the historical center of the city.

Citizens will have the opportunity to see the great findings, in Thessaloniki Metro Stations and in museums. In fact, the “Venizelos” Station is internationally the largest archaeological site included in a major technical project. At the same time, part of the 300,000 antiquities found will be exhibited in the Museum being built in the “Crossover Fountain” with a total area of ​​6,370 sq.m. as well as in the Museum being prepared in the “Pavlos Melas” Metropolitan Park.

Advanced technology innovations and features

• 18 fully automated, air-conditioned trains of 4 vehicles, which will move without a driver, but with an attendant.

• Automatic door systems at each station, to ensure maximum safety for passengers during their stay on the platforms.

• The movement of trains is controlled by wireless transmission 5 – 10 times per second, with an accuracy of position of each train to about 1 meter.

• The operation data of each train (position, speed profile, alarms, diagnostics, signaling data, CCTV cameras, etc.), are transmitted wirelessly, through the same transmission system (DCS) and single antenna.

• There are high-definition cameras inside and outside, as well as at the front and rear of the train, with on-line video-streaming capability to the Operations Control Center.

• The materials of the train have been selected with a low Fire Load, they are recyclable and environmentally friendly in a percentage greater than 95%.