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Greece · Transport · 10.10.2026 · 15:02

Thessaloniki Metro to open at 12:00 on Sunday

The change applies only on 11 October while two new trains undergo final testing. The internal lift at Nomarchia will be out of service for two days.

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Thessaloniki Metro will exceptionally begin operating at 12:00 noon on Sunday 11 October 2026, according to the operator's official notice.

The change applies only on that day and is linked to the final phase of testing before two new trains enter the network. No general change to the daily timetable has been announced.

First departures

The first trains will leave at 12:00 from the terminal stations of Neos Sidirodromikos Stathmos, Nea Elvetia and Mikra. Passengers travelling in the morning will need to use another mode until service begins.

Lift at Nomarchia

The internal lift at Nomarchia station will be out of service on Sunday 11 and Monday 12 October for scheduled work.

The notice concerns that specific lift and those two dates. Passengers with accessibility needs should take the change into account before travelling and check Thessaloniki Metro for any further notice.

Source: Thessaloniki Metro · ERT

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