Line 1 (Athens Metro)
Προς Πειραιά/Κηφισιά To Piraeus/Kifissia | |||||||
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![]() Southbound train of Line 1 entering Nerantziotissa | |||||||
Overview | |||||||
Termini | Piraeus Kifisia | ||||||
Stations | 24 | ||||||
Colour on map | Green | ||||||
Service | |||||||
Type | Rapid transit | ||||||
System | Athens Metro | ||||||
Operator(s) | Statheres Sygkoinonies S.A. | ||||||
Depot(s) | Piraeus, Faliro, Thissio, Omonia, Attiki, Irini | ||||||
Rolling stock | 8th, 10th and 11th batches 5 or 6 cars per trainset | ||||||
History | |||||||
Opened | 27 February 1869 | ||||||
Technical | |||||||
Line length | 25.6 km (15.9 mi)[1] | ||||||
Character | At-grade, sub-surface | ||||||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||||||
Electrification | 750 V DC third rail | ||||||
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Line 1 is the oldest of the three lines of the Athens Metro, running from Kifisia to Piraeus. The Athens-Piraeus Railway Company (SAP S.A.) first opened the line, between Piraeus and Thiseio, on 27 February 1869. On 4 February 1885 Lavrion Square-Strofyli railway line opened between Attiki Square and Kifissia. These railway lines gradually merged and converted to a rapid-transit system. It was merged into the Athens Metro network upon the opening of Lines 2 and 3 on 28 January 2000.
Network and stations[]
Network[]
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Line 1 connects the port of Piraeus with the northern suburb of Kifissia. It is built to 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge and is electrified using the 750 V DC, third rail, top contact system, also used by Lines 2 and 3.
From Piraeus the line runs eastwards to Faliro and then north to Moschato, Kallithea, Tavros, Petralona, Thissio, Monastiraki, Omonia, Victoria and Attiki. Between Monastiraki and Attiki the line runs underground. At Monastiraki passengers can change to Line 3 and at Omonia and Attiki to Line 2. From Attiki the line continues north, following the alignment of the old Lavrion Square-Strofyli railway through Patissia, Nea Ionia, Iraklio, Marousi and terminates at Kifissia. At Nerantziotissa station passengers can change to the suburban railway serving Athens International Airport.
Line 1 has a physical connection to Line 2 at Attiki station.
Stations[]
Athens Metro Line 1 | |||
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Name | Opening date | Transfers | Platform types |
Piraeus | 27 February 1869 | ![]() |
Island |
Faliro | 9 August 1882 | ![]() |
ESP sol. |
Moschato | none | Side | |
Kallithea | 1 July 1928 | ||
Tavros | 6 February 1989 | Island | |
Petralona | 22 November 1954 | Side | |
Thissio | 27 February 1869 | ||
Monastiraki | 17 May 1895 | ![]() | |
Omonia | ![]() |
ESP sol. | |
Victoria | 1 March 1948 | none | Side |
Attiki | 30 June 1949 | ![]() | |
Agios Nikolaos | 12 February 1956 | none | |
Kato Patisia | |||
Agios Eleftherios | 4 August 1961 | ||
Ano Patisia | 12 February 1956 | ||
Perissos | 14 March 1956 | ||
Pefkakia | 5 July 1956 | ||
Nea Ionia | 14 March 1956 | ||
Iraklio | 4 March 1957 | ||
Irini | 3 September 1982 | ESP sol. | |
Nerantziotissa | 6 August 2004 | ![]() |
Side |
Marousi | 1 September 1957 | none | |
KAT | 27 March 1989 | ||
Kifissia | 10 August 1957 | Island (half island and half ESP solution, one side has extra third platform not in regular use) |
Proposed extensions and stations[]
Northern Extension to Agios Stefanos[]
Since 2008, ISAP S.A., and subsequently STASY S.A., proposed a two-phase northern extension of Line 1 from Kifisia to Agios Stefanos, via near Ekali, bringing the Dionysos municipality into the Athens Metro catchment area.
The first phase includes new stations at , , and Ethniki Odos, but requires the reconstruction of Kifisia into an underground station. The second phase would be mostly sub-surface, with new stations at and Agios Stefanos.[2]
The project was dropped by the company late in 2011 due to lack of funding and incomplete feasibility data.
Western Extension to Amfiali[]
In 2012, Attiko Metro S.A. included the western extension from Piraeus to Amfiali in the Athens Regulatory Plan.
Kaminia metro station[]
In 2012, Attiko Metro S.A. included Kaminia metro station in the Athens Regulatory Plan. The new station will be sited near Kerani Square, between Piraeus and Neo Faliro.[3]
Psalidi metro station[]
In 2012, Attiko Metro S.A. included Psalidi metro station in the Athens Regulatory Plan. The new station will be sited between Iraklio and Eirini.
References[]
- ^ "Information on Line 1 – Technical Data", ISAP – Athens Piraeus Electric Railways, Athens-Piraeus Electric Railways, 2007, archived from the original on January 1, 2012, retrieved 2 September 2012
- ^ "Ηλεκτρικός ως τον Αγιο Στέφανο (ISAP to Agios Stefanos)" (in Greek). Ethnos. 11 July 2008. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ "Athens Regulatory Plan". Attiko Metro S.A. Archived from the original on May 15, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
External links[]
- Athens Metro
- Railway lines opened in 1869
- 1869 establishments in Greece