Sofia expands Metro Line 3 with three new stations

Sofia has officially opened a new section of Metro Line 3, adding three modern stations: Georgi Asparuhov Stadium, Besarabia, and Gen. Vladimir Vazov. The approximately 3-kilometer underground expansion, located along Gen. Vladimir Vazov Boulevard, was inaugurated by Mayor Vasil Terziev and representatives from Metropolitan EAD.

The project, which began in March 2022, was funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan with a total investment of 144.3 million euros. To support the expansion, four new Siemens trains equipped with advanced automatic positioning and CBTC communication systems have been introduced to the fleet to reduce service intervals.

This infrastructure development is expected to increase daily metro ridership by 45,000 people, potentially reducing local automobile traffic by up to 25%. The expansion serves several neighborhoods, including Poduya, Hadzhi Dimitar, Suha Reka, and Levski, while also providing better access for commuters from the Hemus motorway.