The main line of the metro in the port city of Thessaloniki in northern Greece will enter commercial operation from November 30, providing a new opportunity for residents and guests to transport along the central axis of the city, reports Kathimerini, quoted by BTA.
The 9.6-kilometer line has 13 stations, including the “Venizelos” and “Sveta Sofia” stops. The expected daily number of passengers is approximately 254,000 people, and initially trains will run every 2.5 minutes.
The trains will run without drivers, but there will be an employee on board. Safety measures include barrier doors on the platforms to prevent access to the tracks, high-resolution cameras for real-time surveillance and emergency braking systems.
Final construction and restoration work continues, with daily test courses taking place ahead of the opening. The metro is expected to significantly reduce congestion on the streets, with the number of cars on the road projected to decrease by 57,000 per day after its extension to the suburb of Kalamaria in late 2025, the publication noted.