# Athens tram network service expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/athens-tram-network-service-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-07T03:12:53.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

The operational plan for the Athens tram network was implemented on September 7. As planned, the reinforced schedule in Attica aims to reduce waiting times and increase frequency for approximately 55,000 daily passengers.

To support these service levels, the number of trams in simultaneous circulation has increased from 23 to 27, supported by the hiring of new drivers. 

On Line 6 (Syntagma-Pikrodaphni), morning peak intervals (07:30–10:30) have been reduced from 9 minutes to 7.5 minutes by increasing the number of trams from 10 to 12. During the afternoon peak (15:30–18:30), one additional tram will run, reducing intervals from 9 minutes to 8 minutes and 10 seconds. Total daily trips on this line will rise from 232 to 244.

On Line 7 (Asklepieio Voula-Sef), two additional trams have been deployed on the section between Asklepieio Voula and Akti Poseidonou. This reduces the average waiting time from 12 minutes to 9 minutes and 50 seconds during both morning and afternoon peak periods. Daily trips on Line 7 will increase from 189 to 205.

## Claims

- A new, restructured, and reinforced tram schedule is being implemented starting Monday, September 7. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Line 6 (Syntagma – Pikrodaphni) will have two additional runs during the morning peak and one additional run during the afternoon peak. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Morning intervals on Line 6 will decrease from 9 minutes to 7.5 minutes. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Afternoon intervals on Line 6 will decrease from 9 minutes to 8 minutes and 10 seconds. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Daily trips on Line 6 will increase from 232 to 244. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Line 7 (Asklepieio Voulas – Akti Poseidonos) will see average intervals reduced from 12 minutes to 9 minutes and 50 seconds during peak hours. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The number of trams in operation will increase from 23 to 27. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- New drivers have been hired to support the increased service frequency and staffing requirements. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Athens Tram implements new schedule with increased frequency

A new, reinforced tram schedule in Athens has launched, increasing the number of active trams to 27 and reducing waiting times on Lines 6 and 7 during peak hours.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tram-service-in-greece-implements-new-reinforced-schedule

### 2026-08-29: Athens tram network to increase service frequency from September 7

Athens will implement a new tram operational plan on September 7, increasing service frequency on Lines 6 and 7 to reduce passenger wait times during peak hours.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-tram-services-to-increase-frequency-starting-september-7

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Cite as: Athens tram network service expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/athens-tram-network-service-expansion