Athens Metro Line 3 Night Closures Begin for Rail Replacement Works
Athens, June 28 – Passengers using Athens’ Metro Line 3 will experience evening service changes starting today, June 28, as stations close earlier for essential rail replacement works. Alternative bus services will be introduced to cover the affected routes.
Early Closures for Essential Infrastructure Works
The operator STASY announced that the section between Megaro Moussikis and Katehaki stations will undergo rail replacement works, leading to earlier closures of several stations from Sunday to Thursday. The stations Megaro Moussikis, Ambelokipi, Panormou, and Katehaki will close at 9:40 p.m., approximately two and a half hours earlier than the usual end of daily service.
Operational Metro Sections During Works
During the works, Metro Line 3 trains will continue operating on two separate sections:
- Dimotiko Theatro – Evangelismos
- Ethniki Amyna – Doukissis Plakentias – Athens Airport
The last trains before the affected stations close will depart from:
- Dimotiko Theatro toward Doukissis Plakentias: 9:05 p.m.
- Syntagma: 9:30 p.m.
- Evangelismos: 9:32 p.m.
From the stations affected by the closure, the final departures will be:
- Megaro Moussikis: 9:33 p.m.
- Ambelokipi: 9:35 p.m.
- Panormou: 9:37 p.m.
- Katehaki: 9:39 p.m.
Adjustments to Airport Services
Passengers traveling to and from Athens International Airport will also see adjustments. The final trains toward the airport will leave:
- Syntagma at 9:30 p.m.
- Dimotiko Theatro at 9:05 p.m.
The final train from the airport toward Dimotiko Theatro will depart at 9:10 p.m. After 9:40 p.m., airport-bound trains will start from Ethniki Amyna station, while trains arriving from the airport will also terminate there.
Additional departures from Ethniki Amyna toward the airport will run at:
- 10:17 p.m.
- 10:54 p.m.
- 11:30 p.m.
Airport departures toward Ethniki Amyna will operate at:
- 9:46 p.m.
- 10:22 p.m.
- 10:58 p.m.
- 11:34 p.m.
Temporary Bus Service Introduced
To support passengers during the disruptions, the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) will operate a temporary bus route, X21, connecting Evangelismos Metro Station with Ethniki Amyna Metro Station. The replacement bus service will run from Sunday to Thursday, from 9:40 p.m. until the end of Metro operations, covering the stations affected by the temporary Line 3 closure. The route will serve passengers in both directions, linking:
- Evangelismos
- Megaro Moussikis
- Ambelokipi
- Panormou
- Katehaki
- Ethniki Amyna
These measures are being implemented to ensure the safety and efficiency of the Athens Metro system, with minimal disruption to passengers through the provision of alternative transport options.
Source: ot.gr
