Athens Metro Line 3 is back up and running as of late Tuesday morning, after a power problem stopped trains between Aigaleo and Ambelokipi. STASY said the central section had been suspended earlier, while limited service kept moving on the outer parts Dimotiko Theatro – Aigaleo and Ambelokipi – Doukissis Plakentias – Airport. The snag made the morning tougher for riders in Athens, but full service returned at 11:44, easing crowding and cutting delays.
What caused the failure?
STASY said a power supply issue was to blame. The operator shared no extra technical specifics about the fault or where exactly it occurred on the network. At the time of the notice, there was no word on an investigation or on steps beyond getting trains back.
Which stations were closed?
Trains were suspended between Aigaleo and Ambelokipi, and stations in between stayed closed to passengers for a while. To keep the city connected, trains ran on the two ends of Line 3 (from Dimotiko Theatro to Aigaleo, and from Ambelokipi through Doukissis Plakentias to the Airport), allowing transfers and some limited options for trips toward central and eastern areas.
Who was affected by the disruption?
The interruption hit Tuesday morning commuters across west-central Athens, from workers to students. People heading to the Airport still had a link via the Ambelokipi to Airport segment, though they faced possible delays and extra transfers because of the gap in the middle of the line.
When did service return to normal?
STASY said full service was restored at 11:44 on October 7. As with most unplanned suspensions, small knock-on delays were possible while headways settled, before the usual frequency came back.
How long did the disruption last?
From the updates, the problem started earlier on Tuesday morning and lasted until the late-morning notice that service had been restored. The operator did not give the exact start time or the total duration.
Where to find updates?
Passengers should keep an eye on STASY’s official announcements and in-station notices for any further changes. This report reflects what was known on Tuesday; any extra technical details had not been posted at that time.
The disruption briefly limited movement in Athens, but with Line 3 now running along its full length, riders should see normal service unless new advisories appear.
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