The procurement of Line 2 extension from Aghios Antonios to Anthoupoli, 1,5 km long, including two new Stations: PERISTERI and ANTHOUPOLI (former THIVON) was completed on April 11th 2006 and the pertinent activities for the construction of the Project commenced in September 2006.

In this way, the most densely populated municipality of the western suburbs, the Municipality of Peristeri, will be served by three Metro stations (AGHIOS ANTONIOS, PERISTERI, ANTHOUPOLI) designed to serve 75,000 passengers on a daily basis.

It is worth mentioning that it will take only 11 minutes by Metro to cover the distance between Anthoupoli and Syntagma, while for the same itinerary 45 minutes are needed at least in rush hour by car.

Namely, with regard to the new stations:

PERISTERI Station is constructed mainly using the C/C method along Panagi Tsaldari Av. where the town hall of Peristeri is located. Thirty per cent of the Station will be constructed using the underground (NATM) method in order to mitigate any disturbance to vehicular circulation since at this point there is a 6-road junction. It is pointed out that on the southern side of the station all the necessary construction works will be executed for the connection with the adjacent underground car park area to be constructed in future. PERISTERI Station will be composed of three levels  with approximately the same outline (11,000 m2 total surface).

ANTHOUPOLI Station is constructed using the C/C method underneath Anapafseos Street between Dodekanissou and Thivon Streets. The new location of the Station resulted from the geotechnical investigations carried out in the area of its initial location opposite Aghios Ierotheos field, where it was identified that the soil was absolutely inappropriate. The construction of the Station where it was initially provided for put at great risk both the project itself and the adjacent residencies, while it would not allow Line 2 further extension to Kipoupoli, Petroupoli and Ilion. For all the reasons mentioned above, Ministry of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructures, Transport and Networks decided to relocate ANTHOUPOLI Station by approximately 350m southwards. The construction will be such that it will be possible at a later stage to proceed with Line 2 extension towards Aghios Ierotheos, Petroupoli and Liossia.

It is anticipated that the construction of both Metro Stations will enhance, in terms of aesthetics, the area of Peristeri Municipality, thanks to the high aesthetics of the Stations and to the re-development works performed at surface level.

Moreover, ATTIKO METRO S.A. recently put to tender the design for the construction of a Parking Facility adjacent to ANTHOUPOLI Station.

PROGRESS OF WORKS

March 2012 - April 2013	Installation of the trains' signaling system - Trial Run.
February 2012	The Project of the Metro extension to Peristeri has already been completed. The installation of the train signaling system by SIEMENS is the only pending item.
January 2012	The train gauge tests have been completed throughout the tunnel of the line extension, while all E/M system testing activities are in full swing.
December 2011	The fire fighting and water-supply works in both stations have been completed.
November 2011	The Substations and the 3rd rail of the extension have been energized. The execution of the electromechanical works and the relevant tests in this extension are being continued.
October 2011	The electromechanical system testing activities at the two stations of the extension are in full swing.
September 2011	The works for the installation of the lighting fixtures in the two stations of the extension were completed.
August 2011	The works for the connection of the stations with EYDAP water meters have been completed. The installation of traction power and auxiliary power supply systems is in progress.
July 2011	The installation of the system of automation and control of the electromechanical systems, as well as the installation of traction and auxiliary power systems are in progress. The installation of fiber optics and CCTV of both (2) Stations is in progress.
June 2011	The installation of the Building Automation and Control System, as well as the tests for the power systems’ cables are in progress. The installation of the passenger information boards within stations has been completed.
May 2011	Tests on telecommunication systems and mechanical equipment used in the extension are in progress.
April 2011	The works for the redevelopment of the five (5) Squares along the extension of the Metro Line to Anthoupoli have been completed.
March 2011	Testing of the trackwork is completed, while testing on the telecommunication systems of the extension has recently commenced.
February 2011	The works for the reinstatement of ANTHOUPOLI Station entrances at street level are in progress. The reconfiguration of Loutron square will be soon completed. The installation of the BACS system will commence soon.
January 2011	Trackwork systems’ testings are in progress. The reconfiguration of Loutron Square is at an advanced stage, while K. Varotsos completed the sculpture installed at the Square.

WATCH HERE THE PROJECT PROGRESS FOR 2010.

WATCH HERE THE PROJECT PROGRESS FOR THE PERIOD OF 2007-2009.

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