Deputy Minister of Transportation George Kotsiras, accompanied by the Secretary General of Transportation, Stelios, Deputy Minister of Transportation Giorgos Kotsiras, accompanied by Secretary General of Transportation Stelios Sakaretios, OASA CEO Antonis Kerastaris, and STASY CEO Athanasios Kottaras.
During his visit, Kotsiras was briefed on the Metro’s operational management and security systems, including remote control, real-time traffic monitoring, and video surveillance systems.
He also met with men and women from the Greek Police’s “Ariadne” initiative, who operate daily on Attica’s public transit system to prevent criminal behavior and enhance passenger safety.
At Syntagma Station, the deputy minister visited the library, which is open to the public, and then boarded Metro Line 2, traveling from Syntagma to Omonia. During the visit, Kotsiras spoke with citizens and employees about their daily experiences on the Metro.
After the visit, Mr. Kotsiras stated:
“Today I had the opportunity to learn about the procedures that ensure the Metro’s smooth operation and to thank the employees for their critical contribution to the network’s seamless functioning.
Serving hundreds of thousands of passengers every day, the Metro is a cornerstone of Athens’ public transportation system. “Our goal is to further upgrade the network, increase the frequency of service, and continuously improve the services we provide, so that citizens can enjoy more comfortable, safe, and reliable travel.”