The Athens Metro is set for its first large-scale rail upgrade since operations began 25 years ago, following the signing of contracts valued at €7.3 million, according to amna.com.
The project will replace 32 km of track superstructure along key sections of Lines 2 and 3 — Sepolia to Dafni on the Red Line, and Monastiraki to Ethniki Amyna on the Blue Line. The contract, worth €4.84 million (excluding VAT), was awarded to the consortium Leonardos Rigas Technical SA and Railway Projects SA, in collaboration with STASY (Urban Rail Transport). The agreement was signed at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, with Alternate Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis and Transport Secretary General Stelios Sakaretsios present. The deal had been reviewed and cleared by the Hellenic Court of Audit.
Separately, rail delivery for the project is underway at STASY depots. This supply contract, valued at €2.44 million (excluding VAT), has been awarded to Artemis SA, a manufacturer of industrial metal products.
According to officials, the initiative is part of a broader strategy of preventive maintenance and targeted upgrades across the metro system. The focus on Lines 2 and 3 reflects the heavier wear observed on these heavily trafficked routes.
Work is expected to begin immediately and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. Once finished, the project will enhance the reliability and safety of Athens’s busiest metro lines, ensuring smoother and more durable operations for thousands of daily commuters.
Source: amna.com
