After nearly 20 years of construction, Thessaloniki’s first metro is finally running. Driverless trains ease traffic and pollution, while stations display ancient artefacts uncovered during works....
The new terminals have been dubbed ‘archeostations’, as both exhibit archaeological riches unearthed during the construction process.
In a mostly car-dependent country where public transportation in major cities can be best described as “decent,” the expansion felt momentous.
All over, with 500,000 new units expected to be completed in 2024.
The project is considered one of the most complicated in the world and is expected to take a decade to complete.