He reports that the second largest city in Greece is entering a new era of transportation, as the city’s long-awaited metro has begun its operation
Hymnical text of the daily mail deifies the Thessaloniki metro.
He reports that the second largest city of Greece is entering a new era of transportation, as the city’s long-awaited metro has started its operation. The Daily Mail, reporting on the opening of the subway, describes the new system as “unique in the world of automated travel.”
“The impressive underground museum”
The new metro line, which is 9.6 kilometers long, has cost approx. three billion euros and was completed after 20 years of construction. During the construction process, archaeologists discovered more than 300,000 archaeological treasures, which are now on display in the 13 metro stations, offering passengers the opportunity to see important historical finds.
Among the most important finds are a market from the Byzantine Era, a Roman cemetery and the ruins of one of Thessaloniki’s busiest streets from the 6th century. Archaeologists describe this street as a busy commercial axis of the time, with many shops that were a center of activity for the city’s residents.
The inauguration of the new line took place in the presence of the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the President of the Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou and the Minister of Transport Christos Staikouras. The Prime Minister stated that the metro project had been significantly delayed, but its completion brings significant benefits to the city and its residents.
According to the statements of the authorities, the operation of the metro is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion in the city. It is estimated that 57,000 cars will be saved from traffic every day, while it is predicted that 254,000 passengers will use the new transportation system every day. This project is expected to change the way of life and movement for the people of Thessalonica, giving a more sustainable solution to daily commuting.
The new metro of Thessaloniki, therefore, is not only a transportation system but also a window into the history of the city, integrating modern technology with the archaeological finds that connect the past with the present, concludes the DailyMail.
Source: Skai
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