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Facilities for PSNs in Stations and Trains

   
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The Athens Metro Stations and trains are absolutely PSNs-friendly. Although such provisions were not included in the initial scope of the Contract, ATTIKO METRO S.A. and the Ministry of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructures, Transport and Networks deemed that it was absolutely necessary to include the said infrastructure in the scope of the Project and undertook the required actions in order to ensure their integration into the System.

The following features have been included in the Stations of Lines 2 and 3 of the Metro network in order to accommodate the Persons with Special Needs.













For Semi-Ambulant Users

Stripes on the First and Last Riser of the Stairs 
Extended Handrail beyond the first and last risers of each stair by 1 meter
Direction Indicators & Emergency Push Buttons for the Interruption of the Escalators Operation
Platform Edge - Additional Warning Stripping

Signs and Graphics - Improved Legibility

Signs and Graphics showing the facilities provided
Lighting Level Improvements 
Accessible Seats on Platform
Twin Handrails at Bi-directional Stairs 
CCTV Cameras
Large Electrical Switches
Dense grilles in accessible manholes
Curb cuts (Ramps)
“Guide for sight impaired persons"


For Wheelchair Users

PSN Equipped Lifts at All Stations
Pre-recorded Announcements at the lift cabins
Intercommunication with the Station Master at the lifts cabins
Ramps for Level Changes

Emergency Telephones at Concourse and Platform Levels 

Widening of the corridors at the exits of the lifts and installation of an additional control panel at low level.

Accessible Administrative Area at the Depots 

Toilets for wheelchair users in all stations and depots

   
 
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