Land Transportation

The improvement of rail connections across Europe, particularly high-speed rail networks, is a priority for the EU.

Greece is taking significant steps to address long-standing challenges in its railway sector, with 1.5 billion euros already secured to rehabilitate the national rail network and upgrade key railway lines.

The Greek Transport Ministry has announced plans to upgrade Line 1 of the Athens Metro, the oldest of the city’s three metro lines, which connects Kifissia to Piraeus.

Greece and Bulgaria have focused on developing key European corridors that facilitate the seamless movement of goods, services, and people.

Key Greek government ministries have partnered with the NGO “Cities for Cycling” to establish Greece as a leading destination for cycling tourism.

The 75-kilometer-long Patras-Pyrgos Motorway in the western Peloponnese is expected to be completed and open to traffic by December 2025.

Athens updates its public transportation system, allowing passengers to purchase tickets digitally using bank cards and digital wallets on smartphones.

Aiming to enhance road safety, the Greek government has proposed a new traffic penal code, which is currently under public consultation to maximize its effectiveness.

Athens’ public transport system will soon benefit from 100 new electric buses, according to a recent announcement by the Ministry of Transport.

The Ionia Motorway will be extended to the Greek-Albanian border, further enhancing the connectivity of the Region of Epirus.

Hellenic Train has reaffirmed its commitment to passenger and employee safety, unveiling comprehensive training initiatives and a full upgrade of its technological systems.

The Greek Transport Ministry plans to extend Athens Metro Line 2 to Acharnes, a municipality in the East Attica regional unit.

The newly launched Thessaloniki Metro features a 13-stop, 9.6-kilometer route with a 17-minute travel time.

Greek Transport Minister Christos Staikouras provided key updates on the ongoing expansion of the Thessaloniki and Athens metro systems.

The Thessaloniki Metro, set to open on November 30, will revolutionize the city, easing daily commutes for 340,000 passengers.

The Greek government plans to install 1,388 advanced traffic cameras across Athens to improve road safety and enforce traffic laws.

All tunnels for the new 13-kilometer Athens Metro Line 4 are expected to be completed by 2026, according to Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras.

A 24-hour nationwide strike is set to disrupt transportation in Athens and travel across Greece on Wednesday, November 20.

The new logo for the Thessaloniki Metro was unveiled just over two weeks before it begins operations, set to serve both residents and visitors of the city.

Greek railway company Hellenic Train is participating in specialized training programs for safety and service, offered by the European Railway Agency.