The gradual abolition of the trolleys was announced by Deputy Minister of Transport, Konstantinos Kiranakis, speaking on SKAI television, noting that this will be done in two phases.

The first phase will include the cable and columns in Athens and Piraeus and the second the new market for youth electric bus that will replace them.

“The cost of trolleys compared to electric buses is twice as much,” he said.

The 100 newest trolleys will remain for a while on long streets with straight lines, such as Syngrou and Kifissia, where they will thicken the routes.

As Mr Kiranakis said, all trolley workers will be absorbed by OSY.

24 -hour Metro Mode every Saturday from 13/9

In addition, he added that ‘September 13 24 -hour Metro operation every Saturday. ” Also, on Saturdays will be 24 hours for some bus routes and the busiest months and for the tram.

“I thank the employees, who will also have a financial reward for nightlife,” the Deputy Minister of Transport said.

‘Never again blind trains’

Konstantinos Kiranakis also stressed that the aim of the ministry is by August 2026 to have a double line with all security systems installed for the rail connection Athens – Thessaloniki.

“Projects in Thessaly are proceeding normally and in 11 months the part of the Daniel bad weather will work properly.

He also referred to the steps for the new OSE, pointing out that security is the first concern.

At the end of July, the new system of precise geo-oppression was installed. “We will no longer have blind trains not to relive the tragedy of the Tempi,” he said, but also stressed the human factor, noting that “there is a man behind each system.”

Also, a safe braking system was installed in the trains, as Konstantinos Kiranakis said.

“New crossings are coming with bars, and many levels will be turned into uneven,” he said.

Asked if OSE officials were fired, he replied that officials who were not at the crossing of both OSE and foster companies have already been fired.

With reference to the new COKEMr. Kyranakis said that the checks have increased. “We had a very big campaign for the helmet all summer,” he added, “the results of which will be in the near future.”

Regarding a possible increase in ticket prices, he said it was not in the government’s intentions, and announced the increase in ticket controls.

For Alexis Tsipras he thinks he will eventually make a party. “It will be a good opportunity to measure again,” he said.

For a possible change in electoral law, he noted that the prime minister himself has denied it.