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{{Infobox Public transit
|name = Attiko Metro <br/> Αττικό Μετρό
|image = Attiko Metro Operation Company-logo.png
|imagesize = 138px
|image2 =
|imagesize2 =
|locale = [[Athens]]
|transit_type = [[Rapid transit]]
|began_operation = 2000 (lines 2 & 3)
|ended_operation =
|system_length = {{km to mi|35|abbr=yes|precision=2|wiki=yes}} (blue)<ref name=xyz>{{cite web |url=http://www.oasa.gr/pdf/FactsAndFigures_en.pdf |title=Athens Urban Transport Network in Facts and Figures (pdf) page 15 |accessdate=2007-02-04 |work=OASA |publisher=www.oasa.gr}}</ref><br/>{{km to mi|11.6|abbr=yes|precision=2|wiki=yes}} (red)<ref name=xyz/><!--<br/>{{km to mi|25.6|abbr=yes|precision=2|wiki=yes}} (green)<ref name=isa/>-->
|lines = 2 (not including ISAP line 1)
|vehicles = 86<ref name=xyz/><ref name=isa>{{cite web |url=http://www.oasa.gr/pdf/FactsAndFigures_en.pdf |title=Athens Urban Transport Network in Facts and Figures (pdf) page 9 |accessdate=2007-02-04 |work=OASA |publisher=www.oasa.gr}}</ref>
|stations = 27 (lines 2 & 3)
|ridership = 1,150,000<ref name =xyz/><!--<ref name=isa/>-->
|track_gauge = {{RailGauge|sg}} ([[standard gauge]])
|reporting marks =
|operator = Attiko Metro Etaireia Leitoyrgias S.A.
|owner = Attiko Metro S.A.
}}

The '''Athens Metro''' is an underground [[rapid transit]] system serving [[Athens]]. It is constructed and owned by ''Attiko Metro S.A.'' ({{lang-el|''Αττικό Μετρό Α.Ε.''}}, literally '[[Attica|Attic]] metro') and operated by ''Attiko Metro Etaireia Leitourgias S.A.'' ({{lang-el|''Αττικό Μετρό Εταιρεία Λειτουργίας Α.Ε.''}}, {{lang-en|Attic Metro Operating Company}}).

==History==
===Blue and Red lines===
Construction of Metro Lines 2 and 3 began in November 1991 to decrease traffic congestion and clean up the environment by reducing Athens' smog level. Lines 2 and 3, constructed by Attiko Metro S.A. and operated by Attiko Metro Operations Company S.A. and known as red and blue lines respectively, were inaugurated in January 2000 and as of 2009 have 27 stations between them, not counting the OSE stations on the Airport line. Line 3 reached the [[Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport]] in summer 2004 and Egaleo in May 2007. All three Metro lines connect with [[Proastiakos]], the Athens Suburban Railway and the [[Athens Tram]] system. The length of the blue line (line 3) as of April 2008 is 16.4&nbsp;km<ref name="lengthamel">{{cite web|url=http://www.amel.gr/index.php?id=22&L=1 |title=AMEL - Athens METRO operation:OPERATION |publisher=Amel.gr |date=2009-02-14 |accessdate=2009-05-04}}</ref> not including the suburban railway part to the airport, or as of February 2008 around 39.6&nbsp;km including the 21.2&nbsp;km of the line that it shares with the suburban railway system of Athens. The length of the red line (line 2) as of February 2008 is around 11.5&nbsp;km{{Citation needed|date=July 2008}} or 10.9&nbsp;km<ref name="lengthamel"/> as of April 2008. This brings the overall length of the green, red and blue lines to approximately 77&nbsp;km.

An automatic train supervision system (ATS) and a passenger information system (PIS) maded by Alstom cover the whole network.

==Ticketing policy==

Purchased tickets are valid for 90 minutes(1,5 hour) after validation and can be used for several journeys on the network (lines 1, 2 and 3), as well as in most other means of public transport in Athens including buses, trolleybuses, trams, and the urban part of the suburban railway (between Piraeus, Magoula and Koropi stations, excluding the airport). Passengers must validate their tickets at the machines at the entrance to the station from which the journey starts.<ref name="ticket90m">{{cite web|url=http://www.amel.gr/index.php?id=241&L=1#ticen90m |title=AMEL - Athens METRO operation:Flat fare tickets |publisher=Amel.gr |date=2009-02-14 |accessdate=2009-05-04}}</ref>

There are daily and weekly tickets, as well as monthly cards which also apply for all means of public transport in Athens. Fares are checked frequently. Passengers who fail to show a validated ticket or a monthly card are required to pay 60 times the price of a standard ticket.

===Airport fares===
Travel to and from the [[Athens International Airport]] requires a special 6 euros ticket. Return tickets are also available , as well as two- and three-person one-way tickets.

{| align="center"
|-
[[Image:Athens metro 2007.png|400px|border|center]]
|-
| A map of [[rapid transit]] systems in Athens, showing [[ISAP]] (green line)<BR> and Attiko Metro (red and blue lines), in 2007
|}

==Line 1 (Green line)==
{{main|ISAP}}
Although often depicted on maps and route diagrams as part of Athens Metro, Line 1 (Green Line), is actually owned and operated by a separate company - [[ISAP|Athens-Piraeus Electric Railways]].

==Line 2 (Red line)==
{{Athens Metro L2}}
===Stations on Line 2===

*[[Aghios Antonios station|Aghios Antonios]] in [[Peristeri]]
*[[Sepolia station|Sepolia]]
*[[Attiki station|Attiki]]
*[[Larissa station]] – Athens central railway station ([[OSE]], [[Proastiakos]])
*[[Metaxourgio station|Metaxourgio]] – north-east of [[Omonia Square]]
*[[Omonoia station|Omonia]] – underneath Omonia Square, connection to Line 1
*[[Panepistimio station|Panepistimio]] – near the [[University of Athens]]
*[[Syntagma station|Syntagma]] – [[Syntagma Square]]; connection to Line 3
*[[Akropoli station|Akropoli]] – stop for the [[Acropolis, Athens|Acropolis]]
*[[Sygrou-Fix station|Syngrou-Fix]] – near Andreas Syngrou Avenue
*[[Neos Kosmos station|Neos Kosmos]]
*[[Aghios Ioannis station|Aghios Ioannis]] – next to [[Vouliagmenis Avenue]]
*[[Daphni station|Daphni]] – in the heart of [[Dafni, Attica|Daphni]]
*[[Aghios Dimitrios station|Aghios Dimitrios/Alexandros Panagoulis]] - near [[Agios Dimitrios]], [[Ilioupoli]] and Vouliagmenis Avenue

===Future extensions===

Extensions of Line 2 to the northwest (Peristeri) and southeast (along Vouliagmenis Avenue) are under construction. When all of them are operational (2011), the line shall run from Anthoupoli to Elliniko. Further extensions to the northwest are under consideration.<ref name="Extensions">{{cite web |url=http://www.ametro.gr/cgi-bin/showextens.cgi |title= Extensions Under Construction |work=Athens Metro S.A. |publisher=www.ametro.gr |accessdate=2007-08-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ametro.gr/cgi-bin/showfuture.cgi |title=Planned Extensions |work=Athens Metro S.A. |publisher=www.ametro.gr |accessdate=2007-08-03}}</ref>

* Anthoupolis (Spring 2011)
* Peristeri (Spring 2011)
* Ilioupoli (Spring 2011)
* Alimos (Spring 2011)
* Argyroupoli (Spring 2011)
* Elliniko, near the old [[Ellinikon International Airport|Hellinikon International Airport]] (Spring 2011)
{{clear}}

==Line 3 (Blue line)==
{{Athens Metro L3}}
===Stations on Line 3===

*[[Egaleo station|Egaleo]]
*[[Eleonas station|Eleonas]]
*[[Kerameikos station|Kerameikos]]
*[[Monastiraki station|Monastiraki]] – passenger connection to Line 1.
*[[Syntagma station|Syntagma]] – next to [[Syntagma Square]], passenger connection to Line 2.
*[[Evangelismos station|Evangelismos]], close to [[Hilton Athens]] and the [[National Gallery (Athens)]]
*[[Megaro Moussikis station|Megaro Moussikis]], next to the [[Athens Concert Hall]] (music hall)
*[[Ambelokipi station|Ambelokipi]] – near [[Ambelokipi]]
*[[Panormou station|Panormou]]
*[[Katehaki station|Katehaki]]
*[[Ethniki Amyna station|Ethniki Amyna]]
* [[Holargos station|Holargos]]
*[[Nomismatokopio station|Nomismatokopio]]
*[[Halandri station|Halandri]]
*[[Doukissis Plakentias station|Doukissis Plakentias]], passenger connection with the [[Proastiakos|suburban railway]]
*[[Pallini station|Pallini]], station shared with the suburban railway.
*[[Paiania–Kantza station|Paiania–Kantza]], station shared with the suburban railway.
*[[Koropi station|Koropi]], station shared with the suburban railway.
*[[Athens International Airport]], station shared with the suburban railway.

===Future extensions===

A new station is under construction between existing stations Halandri and Nomismatokopeio:<ref name="Extensions"/>

* Aghia Paraskevi (September 2010)

A southwestern extension is under construction and the new station ''Haidari'' is scheduled to open in 2010. There are plans to further extend the line from Haidari to Piraeus. If the extension is approved, it shall serve the northwestern suburbs of Piraeus:

* Haidari (under construction, spring 2011)
* Agia Varvara (planned)
* Korydallos (planned)
* Nikaia (planned)
* Tampouria (planned)
* Piraeus (planned)
* Piraeus-Dimotiko Theatro (planned)

A new rolling stock depot is under construction near Eleonas station.

==Rolling stock==

* First series (delivery): 28 six-car electric multiple units made by [[Alstom]]-[[Siemens]]-[[Adtranz|ADtranz]] (2000). Maximum speed 80&nbsp;km/h.<ref>{{cite book | title=Από τα Παμφορεία στο Μετρό | author=G. Nathenas, A. Kourbelis, T. Vlastos, S. Kourouzidis, V. Katsareas, P. Karamanis, A. Klonos, N. Kokkinos | language=greek | isbn=978-960-8460-91-1 | year=2007 | volume=2 | publisher=Μίλητος (Militos) | location=Athens|pages=703–708 }}</ref>
* Second series (delivery): 21 six-car EMU made by Hanwa-[[Hyundai Rotem|Rotem]]-Mitsubishi (2004). Seven of these trains can also operate on OSE lines with 25 kV AC -50 Hz overhead electrification system and are used for airport services. All second series trains are air-conditioned. Maximum speed 80&nbsp;km/h.
* Third series: Athens Metro ordered 17 additional trains.
* Four service hybrid locomotives made by Kaelble-Gmeinder-Siemens. They can operate from a third rail 750 V DC system or using their own diesel generators. They are of a B-B configuration with a maximum power of 550&nbsp;kW under diesel traction and 600&nbsp;kW under electric traction.<ref>{{cite journal|author=N. Sbarounis|journal=Sidirotrohia ({{lang-el|Σιδηροτροχιά}})|pages=30–31|issue=23|month=December|year=2002|language=Greek|title=Hybrid locomotives of Athens Metropolitan Network ({{lang-el|Υβριδικές Ηλεκτράμαξες του Μητροπολιτικού Δικτύου Αθηνών}})}}</ref>
* One rail-road [[Unimog]]

{| class="wikitable"
! Batch
! Year
! Configuration
! Type
! Numbering
! Left|Description
|-
| rowspan="3"|1st
| rowspan="3"|2000
| rowspan="3"|DT-M-MD+MD-M-DT
| DT
| A01-A56
| rowspan="3"|56 EMU-3 "half-trains" operating as 28 EMU-6 trains. Made by Alsthom-Siemens-ADtranz. MD railcars have an auxiliary driving facility used only for shunting.
|-
| M
| B01-B56
|-
| MD
| C01-C56
|-
| rowspan="3"|2nd<BR>(DC)
| rowspan="3"|2003–2004
| rowspan="3"|DM-T-M+M-T-DM
| DM
| D201-D228
| rowspan="3"|28 EMU-3 "half-trains" operating as 14 EMU-6 trains. Made by Hanwa-Rotem-Mitsubishi.
|-
| T
| T201-T228
|-
| M
| M201-M228
|-
| rowspan="3"|2nd<BR>(DC/AC)
| rowspan="3"|2003–2004
| rowspan="3"|DM-T-M+M-T-DM
| DM
| D251-D264
| rowspan="3"|14 EMU-3 "half-trains" operating as 7 EMU-6 trains. Made by Hanwa-Rotem-Mitsubishi, can also operate on 25 kV AC, 50 Hz lines.
|-
| T
| T251-T264
|-
| M
| M251-M264
|-
| 3rd
| 2011
|
|
|
| A contract for 17 air conditioned EMU-6 trains was signed on 2009-09-16 with Hanwa-Rotem.<ref>[http://www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?la=2&id=38&pl=1041&ap=1036&pk=108 ATHENS METRO - Completion of the tender for the supply of 17 new trainsets for the Athens Metro (16/09/2009)]</ref>
|}

Railcar codes: DM: driving motor car, DT: driving trailer, M: motor car, T: trailer, MD: motor car with auxiliary driving facility.

== Archaeological excavations and exhibits ==

[[Image:Metro Athens Syntagma 2.jpg|thumb|300px|The concourse level of Syntagma Metro station.]]
During the construction of the metro tunnels, numerous artefacts of archaeological interest were discovered. Their discovery was brought about as a result of what is known as [[salvage archaeology]], this is archaeology that comes into play not because of natural decay but due to the artefacts' imminent destruction by the systematic excavation process. Teams of archaeologists worked ahead of, then alongside, engineers for a total of 6 years. They protected and recorded the archaeological evidence that was uncovered which included ancient streets, houses, cemeteries, sanctuaries, public workshops, foundry pits, kilns, aqueducts, wells, cisterns, drains and sewage tunnels. Together this allowed a new insight into the topography of the city in ancient times. Never before has such a rapid development of infrastructure been accompanied hand-in-hand with the attentive study and preservation of archaeological data.

Exhibitions of ancient artefacts and/or their replicas can be found at various metro stations, such as those of Monastiraki and Syntagma.

==Proposed Line 4 (Orange line)==

'''Alsos Veikou - Maroussi''' (new line, planned, but no funding is secured as of May 2009<ref>June 2008 issue of the free Attiko Metro magazine available in the stations</ref>)
According to the Metro Development Study, two new lines would be constructed, as branches of the existing lines: a line 2 branch from Panepistimio to Alsos Veikou and a line 3 branch from Panormou to Maroussi. Further studies showed that the construction of an new separate line combining these two branches is preferable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?id=384&la=2 |title=AttikoMetro Inside |publisher=Ametro.gr |date= |accessdate=2009-05-04}}</ref> The proposal also recommends lighter rolling stock than the type used in lines 2 and 3. Currently [[geotechnical investigation]]s are taking place at various locations on the proposed route. The proposed route for line 4 is:

* Alsos Veikou
* Galatsi
* Kypseli
* Dikastiria
* Alexandras
* Exarhia
* Panepistimio/Academia (new station with underpass connection to existing line 2 station)
* Kolonaki
* Evangelismos (existing line 3 station)
* Pangrati / Kaissariani
* Ano Ilissia
* Zografou
* Goudi
* Katehaki (existing line 3 station)
* Faros
* Filothei
* Sidera
* O.A.K.A.
* Paradissos
* O.T.E
* Maroussi (existing line 1 station)

==Proposed Future Expansion==
In April 2009, The Hellenic Ministry of Public Works released a preliminary proposal for a future expansion of the Attiko Metro, as part of the new Regulatory Plan for Athens and Attica.<ref>[http://www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?la=2&id=38&pl=1041&pk=94&ap=1036 The future Metro extensions were incorporated into the New Regulatory Plan for Athens and Attica Prefecture]</ref><ref>[http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/4184/metro8grames.jpg Map of future metro system]</ref> The proposal was intended to serve as a basis for future expansion of rapid transit in the Attiki basin, specifically stating that the project would not be completed in less than 20 years. The plan also called upon using only revenue from the Metro and highway system as the sole source of funding.

The proposed expansion would bring the system to a total of eight lines (including ISAP Line 1) with a total length of 220&nbsp;km and serving 200 stations. In addition to small extensions to lines 1, 2, 3 and 4, the proposed expansion would consist of lines 5, 6, and 7 which would cross the Attiki basin, passing through downtown Athens (a branch of line 6 would serve Pireaus) and line 8 as an incomplete circle around Athens.

==See also==
* [[ISAP]] (Line 1)
* [[Athens Mass Transit System]]
* [[Thessaloniki Metro]]
* [[List of metro systems]]
* {{commonscat-inline|Athens Metro}}

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
*[http://www.amel.gr/index.php?id=77&=&L=1 Attiko Metro Operation Company S.A.] {{en}}
*[http://www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?id=4&la=2 Attiko Metro S.A.] {{en}}
*[http://www.urbanrail.net/eu/ath/athens.htm UrbanRail.Net - Athens Metro]
*[http://www.oasa.gr Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA)] {{en}}
*[http://www.minenv.gr/4/45/4501/e450101.html Hellenic Ministry of Public Works page on the Attiko Metro]
*[http://www.cityrailtransit.com/maps/athens_map.htm Network map (real distance)]


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