The New Switzerland metro station in Thessaloniki is set to open on November 30, according to Nikos Koureta, CEO of Greek Metro S.A. The station is part of an ongoing effort to enhance public transport in the city, with completion…
The Greek company ‘ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΜΕΤΡΟ Α.Ε.’ announced the awarding of the Thessaloniki Metro logo project to ‘MARKETING AND MEDIA SERVICES MON. IKE.’ for €30,000. This decision follows the cancellation of two prior competitions due to unsatisfactory submissions and the need…
Nikos Tchianos, Greece’s Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, addressed the city’s new metro logo in a statement to Eleytheros Typos. He acknowledged that unanimous acceptance of the design was unrealistic due to personal aesthetic preferences. The logo, centered around…
With just 17 days until its launch, the Thessaloniki Metro unveiled its logo, inspired by Byzantine manuscripts, during a press conference featuring Greece’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Staikouras. Concurrently, a contract was signed to enhance the bus fleet,…
The CEO of the THEMA consortium, Carlo Bianco, assured that the likelihood of failure in the Thessaloniki metro system is one in 100,000. Highlighting the commitment to security, Bianco emphasized that all systems have been designed to maximize safety, with…
An emergency preparedness drill took place on November 13 in the Thessaloniki Metro, simulating a fire caused by an explosive device in the last carriage between the Euclid and Papafi stations. While only minor injuries occurred, mostly respiratory issues, the…
The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Christos Staikouras, revealed the new logo for the Thessaloniki Metro, inspired by Byzantine art and New York City aesthetics. The logo, prominently featuring a stylized ‘m’, symbolizes modernity while rooted in tradition. Staikouras announced…
Starting November 30, passengers in Thessaloniki will experience significant changes as the city’s metro service officially launches. From December 1, tickets for both the metro and OASTH buses will be priced at €0.60, with a reduced fare of €0.30 available….
