The Athens Metro serving the Greek capital which started its operations in 1869, making it the second oldest underground system in the world after London, with a network of three lines as well as a future new Line 4, whose central section began construction in October 2021, will undergo its first large - scale replacement since operations began.
The Metro of Athens is preparing for its first major replacement in 25 years, a significant project that will involve upgrading 32 kilometres of track on Lines 2 and 3 (Sepolia – Dafni and Monastiraki – Ethniki – Amyna).
The €7.3 million project includes a main contract worth €4.8 million (excluding VAT) for the inspection and replacement of rails, in line with a study by Urban Rail Transport Company (STASY), the public transport operator of the Athens Metro and Tram.
The agreement approved by the Hellenic Court of Audit was concluded between STASY and the contract consortium Leonardos Rigas Techniki S.A. & Sidirorodomika Erga AtTE.
The project is considered vital for the metro’s operation and, according to STASY, will be implemented with the company’s own resources and within the original schedule.
STASY CEO Athanasios Kottaras said that this initiative is part of a broader plan to upgrade all three metro lines, which also includes improvements to rolling stock, track infrastructure, systems, workforce capacity, and revenue streams.
Separately, the delivery of new rails to STASY depots is already underway under a €2.4 million supply contract (excluding VAT) carried out by the company Artemis S.A. The works will focus on curved sections of Line 2 and 3 and are set to begin immediately, with completion expected by the end of 2026.
Deputy Minister of Transport Konstantinos Kyranakis during the contract signing ceremony said that this is the first time in 25 years that the preventive replacement of rails will take place on the core network of Lines 2 and 3.
The Minister also noted that the works will be carried out in a timely and planned manner, as the materials approach the end of their service life, with the aim of ensuring the network remains safe and reliable for passengers.
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