A working meeting on the extension of the Thessaloniki Metro to Kalamaria was held today at the metro depot in Pylaia, chaired by Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Dimas, with the participation of the management of Hellenic Metro and executives from the contractor consortium.
Following the meeting, Mr. Dimas stated that political leadership monitors the project’s progress on a weekly basis and expressed his satisfaction with the acceleration of work over the past few months at all five stations.
“Test runs are proceeding at a very good pace; we have seen very good results so far, and we expect that by the end of July, the five additional metro stations will be opened for commercial use,” said the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport.
He added that the temporary suspension of metro operations until June 19 was necessary to conduct the required tests and obtain the necessary international certifications, as the extension to Kalamaria involves connecting two systems.
“There is still some minor construction work remaining, and most systems have been fully installed, tested, and are operational, but they must be 100% ready,” Mr. Dimas emphasized.
When asked about future metro extensions, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport said that with the completion of the extension to Kalamaria, attention will shift with even greater focus and speed to the western part of Thessaloniki.
Regarding the construction progress of the Elevated Expressway, Mr. Dimas noted that 53% of the physical work has been completed and that concrete pouring continues in both sections of the project.
“It is a pioneering project, not just by the standards of Thessaloniki or Greece. It is an innovative project by European standards, which will truly help ensure the smooth flow of traffic in the city of Thessaloniki and beyond. “The target, in terms of the timeline, remains unchanged; it is within the first half of 2027,” added the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport.