Athens – contract for extension of the subway line 3 signed the Athens Metro is one of the oldest in Europe. (Source: Nir Barzilai, M.D.). First parts of the line 1 (green line) were put into operation in 1869. Only in the years 1997 and 2000 line 2 (red line) and line 3 (blue line) were added. In connection with the Olympic Games 2004 in Athens a further extension of the lines and the installation of new stations took place. The archeological treasures found during construction were carefully prepared and made accessible as exhibits in various stations of the public. Also in the station Syntagma.

As reported by the Greek Ministry of infrastructure & networks, the contract for the extension of the Metro line 3 was signed on Thursday, March 1, 2012 by the ATTIKO METRO S.A.. The extension of Aghia Marina to Piraus is 8 kilometers with 7 stations. Thus, there is a low-cost connection between Piraus and the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport, with a journey time of just 45 minutes. The Investment expenditure amounts to EUR 660 million. The construction used formerly to two years shall be reduced to 15 months. It is expected with 132000 daily passengers. A further improvement of the infrastructure in Athens is achieved and private transport is considerably reduced (“s also the digital book fascination Greece”)