The main metro line in the northern port city of Thessaloniki is set to begin operations on November 30, offering residents and visitors a new transportation option along the city’s central corridor.

Trains will operate without drivers, but a human attendant will be aboard. Safety measures include platform screen doors to prevent track access, high-resolution surveillance cameras for real-time monitoring and emergency braking systems.

Final construction and restoration work is ongoing, with daily test runs taking place ahead of the opening. The metro is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion, with a projected decrease of 57,000 vehicles on the road daily following the expansion to Kalamaria in late 2025.

Source: Ekathimerini.com