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Thessaloniki Metro: Kalamaria launch and transport updates

Overview

The Thessaloniki Metro expansion toward Kalamaria reached a major milestone with the inauguration of the 4.8-kilometer extension on August 27, 2026. The new route adds five stations—Nomarchia, Kalamaria, Aretsou, Nea Krini, and Mikra—connecting the Mikra station directly to the city center. Prior to the launch, officials noted that the project faced complexities including incomplete original designs and technical challenges such as signal congestion. Following authorization by Deputy Minister Nikos Tachiaos and safety certification by TÜV Rheinland, commercial operations commenced. An inauguration ceremony at Mikra station was attended by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and other high-ranking officials. The project, completed by the AKTOR Group in collaboration with Hitachi, represents the first branch in an automated metro system in Greek technical history. Following the launch, the Aretsou station was vandalized by unknown individuals using red spray paint. Specialized crews from Elliniko Metro restored the site, and officials are reviewing security measures. In response to the expansion, the Thessaloniki Transport Project Organization (OSETH) implemented new bus routes effective September 1, 2026, to integrate with the metro. This includes the M2 line connecting Mikra to A.S. IKEA and the X3 airport line, which provides a direct connection between Mikra and Makedonia Airport. To support the 90th International Thessaloniki Fair, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Dimas announced pilot 24-hour metro operations for the first two weekends of September. Dimas noted that the main metro line has already contributed to a 15% reduction in city center traffic, while studies have begun for further extensions to northwestern Thessaloniki and potential airport connections. As of early September 2026, the Kalamaria expansion is estimated to add 60,000 daily passengers and remove 12,000 vehicles from the roads daily. To further modernize the city’s transit, 50 new electric articulated buses are being integrated into the OASTH fleet.

Entities

Thessaloniki Metro · Kalamaria · Thessaloniki · Nikos Tachiaos · Kyriakos Mitsotakis

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Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Thessaloniki infrastructure: Flyover project reaches 62% completion

    Thessaloniki's major infrastructure works are advancing, with the Flyover highway 62% complete and discussions underway for 24-hour weekend Metro service to improve urban mobility and safety.

  2. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Thessaloniki implements new bus routes for Kalamaria

    Thessaloniki is implementing new bus routes in Kalamaria starting September 1, 2026, including a direct X3 metro-to-airport connection.

  3. 13 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Thessaloniki Metro station vandalized days after extension launch

    Unknown individuals vandalized the Aretsou station of the Thessaloniki Metro with red spray paint just two days after the Kalamaria extension opened. Authorities are reviewing footage to identify the suspects.

  4. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Thessaloniki Metro expands to Kalamaria with five new stations

    The Thessaloniki Metro has expanded to Kalamaria with five new stations, aiming to reduce traffic and CO2 emissions while integrating digital navigation and tap-and-pay payment systems.

  5. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    AKTOR Group delivers Thessaloniki Metro expansion to Kalamaia

    AKTOR Group has delivered the Thessaloniki Metro expansion to Kalamaia, featuring five new stations and marking Greece's first automated metro branch.

  6. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 72 sources
    Thessaloniki Metro expands to Kalamaria with five new stations

    The Thessaloniki Metro has launched its 4.8km extension to Kalamaria, adding five new stations and expected to serve up to 80,000 daily passengers while significantly reducing city center traffic.

  7. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Thessaloniki Metro expansion faces parliamentary inquiry

    PASOK MPs Rania Thrasia and Michalis Hurdakis are demanding clarity on the timeline and funding for the Thessaloniki Metro expansion into Western Thessaloniki following the start of preliminary works.

  8. 22 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Thessaloniki Metro expands to Kalamaia with new bus routes

    Thessaloniki is expanding its metro to Kalamaia, introducing five new stations and a restructured bus network starting late August 2026 to improve regional connectivity.

  9. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 18 sources
    Thessaloniki Metro expansion to Kalamaia set for August 27 opening

    The Thessaloniki Metro expansion to Kalamaia is set to open on August 27, adding five new stations and 4.8 km of track to the network, aiming to serve 80,000 daily passengers.

  10. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Thessaloniki Metro expansion to Kalamaria enters final phase

    The Thessaloniki Metro expansion to Kalamaria is entering its final testing phase, with commercial service expected to begin in August, adding five new stations to the network.

  11. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Thessaloniki Metro begins western expansion works

    Elliniko Metro and AKTOR have signed a contract to begin preliminary works for the Thessaloniki Metro expansion toward the city's western districts.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 20 sources
    Thessaloniki Metro extension trial runs begin

    Thessaloniki Metro’s Kalamaria extension begins night‑time trial runs; full service slated for end‑August 2026, adding 33 trains to the network.

Sources

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