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Elliniko Metro

Elliniko Metro S.A.
Native name
Ελληνικό Μετρό
Elliniko Metro
Company typeAnonymi Etaireia (SA)
Founded18 July 1991; 33 years ago (1991-07-18) in Athens, Greece
Headquarters
Mesogeion Avenue 191–193
115 25 Athens
,
Greece
Areas served
Key people
Nikolaos Tachiaos (CEO)
OwnerGovernment of Greece (100%)
Subsidiaries
Websiteemetro.gr

Elliniko Metro (Greek: Ελληνικό Μετρό), formerly Attiko Metro (Αττικό Μετρό) until May 2023,[1] is a Greek State-owned company who is responsible for the development and construction of the Athens Metro and the Thessaloniki Metro, as well as the Athens Tram.

Headquartered in the Ellinoroson neighbourhood of the center of Athens, the Greek government created the company in July 1991: Elliniko Metro's original purpose was to oversee the delivery of the Base Project of the Athens Metro, which opened in three stages, in 2000 and 2003. Elliniko Metro also owned and operated the Athens Metro and Tram until June 2011, when STASY took over that role.

History

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The Greek government established Elliniko Metro as Attiko Metro (Greek: Αττικό Μετρό) on 18 July 1991, under Law 1955/1991. The original purpose of Attiko Metro was to oversee the delivery of the Base Project of the Athens Metro, whose contract had been awarded to the Olympic Metro consortium of 23 companies in the previous month.[2][3] The Base Project consisted of two lines with a total length of 17.6 kilometres (10.9 miles) and 20 stations, and opened in three phases from 28 January 2000 to 22 April 2003.[4]: 3  The Greek government then assigned Attiko Metro the role of developing and build the Thessaloniki Metro in December 2003,[5] and any future extensions to the Athens Tram in 2013.[6]

On 18 May 2023, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that in advance of the opening of the Thessaloniki Metro in 2024, Attiko Metro would change its name to Elliniko Metro.[7]

Organisation

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Tunnel boring machine for the Athens Metro

The Greek government is currently the only shareholder of Elliniko Metro.[6] Law 1955/1991 allows the partial privatisation of Elliniko Metro in the future, but the Greek government must retain a controlling interest of at least 51% over any resultant company: Elliniko Metro may also only merge with mass transit organizations that operate within the area of the former Attica Prefecture.[8]

Current operations

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Elliniko Metro is currently responsible for the development and construction of the Athens Metro,[9] the Thessaloniki Metro, and the Athens Tram.

Former operations

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Elliniko Metro previously had two operational subsidiaries to operate and maintain Metro lines 2 and 3, and the current Athenian tram network: on 17 June 2011, AMEL and Tram S.A. merged with Athens–Piraeus Electric Railways (ISAP) to form STASY, a subsidiary of Transport for Athens (OASA) instead of Elliniko Metro:[10][11][12]

The logos of both companies were the same as the system that they operated.

Timeline of Athens Metro projects

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In this table, the completion date refers to the opening of the last section or station in the contract: for example, the initial scheme of the Athens Metro opened in three stages, on 28 January 2000, 15 November 2000, and 22 April 2003.[18][19][20]

Phase Description Completed Notes Ref.
A
22 April 2003 Construction of Kerameikos was suspended in 1998, due to an archaeological dispute.[21] The station eventually opened at a different location, as part of Phase B4.[4]: 3  [22][20]
B1 Athens Metro Line 3 extension from Ethniki Amyna to Athens Airport 30 December 2010 Six stations in this section opened later than the line itself. The stations that opened later were: Paiania–Kantza, Pallini and Koropi (in 2006);[23] Nomismatokopio (2009); and Agia Paraskevi and Holargos (2010). [22][24]
B2 Athens Metro Line 2 extension from Dafni to Agios Dimitrios 5 June 2004 [22][25]
B3 Athens Metro Line 2 extension from Sepolia to Agios Antonios 9 August 2004 [22][25]
B4 Athens Metro Line 3 extension from Monastiraki to Egaleo 26 May 2007 The project included the deferred Kerameikos station. [22][26]
B5 Athens Metro Line 2 extension from Agios Antonios to Anthoupoli 6 April 2013 [22][27]
B6 Athens Metro Line 2 extension from Agios Dimitrios to Elliniko 26 July 2013 [22][28]
B7 Athens Metro Line 3 extension from Egaleo to Agia Marina 14 December 2013 [22][29]
B8 Athens Metro Line 3 extension from Agia Marina to Dimotiko Theatro 10 October 2022 [30]
B9 Athens Metro Line 4 from Alsos Veikou to Goudi 2029 (planned) The project is currently under construction. [31]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Attiko Metro will soon be renamed the 'Hellenic Metro'". Athens Transport (in Greek). 24 May 2023. Archived from the original on 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Law 1955/1991: Establishment of a company with the name "Attiko Metro S.A., and connected purposes". Government Gazette. Α (in Greek). 1991 (112). Athens: National Printing House: 1581–1614. 18 July 1991.
  3. ^ "Attiko Metro - Athens Metro: Olympic Metro Consortium". Cyber Thesis Journal. Athens: Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 11 January 1999. Archived from the original on 19 January 2001. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
    Hope, Kerin (20 June 1991). "Metro deal signed for Athens". Financial Times. No. 31483. London: Financial Times Limited. p. 6.
  4. ^ a b c Skayannis, Pantoleon; Kaparos, George; et al. (February 2010). "Project Profile: Greece: Athens Metro (Attiko Metro)" (PDF). Bartlett School of Planning: Omega Centre. London: University College London. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 November 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Metro of Thessaloniki: History". Attiko Metro. Athens. 15 October 2022. Archived from the original on 15 October 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Establishing Law of Attiko Metro". Attiko Metro. Athens. 8 November 2022. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Thessaloniki Metro Almost Ready, Greek PM on First Test Run". GTP Headlines. Athens: International Publications. 19 May 2023. Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Attiko Metro - Athens Metro: Enabling legislation". Cyber Thesis Journal. Athens: Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 11 January 1999. Archived from the original on 19 January 2001. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  9. ^ Kyvrikosaios, Deborah (2 November 2022). "Transported through history: Greek mosaic floor graces new subway station". Reuters. London: Thomson Reuters. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  10. ^ "The company". STASY. Athens. Archived from the original on 6 November 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  11. ^ "Decree 28737/2637: Merger of AMEL, ISAP and TRAM S.A. to form a new public company called STASY S.A.". Government Gazette. Β (in Greek). 2011 (1454). Athens: National Printing House: 19812–19815. 17 June 2011.
  12. ^ "Financial performance report of Athens public transports" (PDF). Transport for Athens. Athens. July 2012. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 November 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  13. ^ "AMEL S.A." Attiko Metro Operation Company. Athens. 24 January 2008. Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  14. ^ "Notice of registration in the Register of Limited Companies of the formation of a Limited Company under the name Attiko Metro Operation Company". Government Gazette. ΑΕ-ΕΠΕ (in Greek). 2001 (1092). Athens: National Printing House: 3. 19 February 1998.
  15. ^ "Law 2669/1998: Organisation and operation of public transport in Athens, Piraeus and the surrounding area". Government Gazette. Α (in Greek). 1998 (283). Athens: National Printing House: 4373. 18 December 1998.
  16. ^ "Sirio Atene" (PDF). AnsaldoBreda. Napoli: Finmeccanica. 8 February 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 September 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  17. ^ "Profile". Tram S.A. Elliniko: STASY. 20 July 2011. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
    "Contact". Tram S.A. Elliniko: STASY. 14 November 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  18. ^ Delezos, Kostas (28 January 2000). "From today, Athens moves to the rhythm of the Metro". Ta Nea (in Greek). Athens: Alter Ego Media. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  19. ^ Delezos, Kostas; Renieris, Antonis (14 November 2000). "To… Dafni by Metro". Ta Nea (in Greek). Athens: Alter Ego Media. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022. The source reported that the opening ceremony took place at 12:00 on 15 November 2000, with the public being able to use the extension from 18:00 the same day.
  20. ^ a b "The new Metro station in Monastiraki is in traffic". in.gr (in Greek). Athens: Alter Ego Media. 22 April 2003. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  21. ^ Axarlis, Nikos (March 1998). "Tunnel Canceled". Archaeology. Long Island City: Archaeological Institute of America. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  22. ^ a b c d e f g h "Milestones of Project in Operation". Attiko Metro. Athens. 23 September 2022. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  23. ^ "Inauguration of new Metro stations". ANT1 News (in Greek). Marousi: Antenna TV. 10 July 2006. Archived from the original on 28 December 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  24. ^ "Aghia Paraskevi Station - One more modern Metro Station at the service of the citizens". Attiko Metro. Athens. 30 December 2010. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  25. ^ a b "Athens 2004 Olympic transport". Athens Transport (in Greek). 13 August 2019. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  26. ^ "The operation of the Metro extension to Egaleo began on Saturday". in.gr (in Greek). Athens: Alter Ego Media. 26 May 2007. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  27. ^ "Commissioning of Peristeri – Anthoupoli stations". Attiko Metro. Athens. 5 April 2013. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  28. ^ Klonos, Artemis (29 July 2013). "Athens metro reaches Elliniko". International Railway Journal. Omaha: Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  29. ^ "Commissioning of "Aghia Marina" metro station". Attiko Metro. Athens. 13 December 2013. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  30. ^ Burroughs, David (12 October 2022). "Athens Metro Line 3 Phase 2 extension opens". International Railway Journal. Omaha: Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  31. ^ "Tendering". Attiko Metro. Athens. 6 September 2018. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.

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