Suburban Train: Delays and Modifications Due to Fire in Aspropyrgos - Which Routes Are Affected

Suburban train services in Athens faced significant disruptions and modifications on Tuesday morning, August 18th, following a fire that broke out near the railway line in the Aspropyrgos area. The incident caused a halt in rail operations, impacting commuters across the region.

Hellenic Train announced that rail traffic was suspended starting at 07:55 between the Nea Peramos and Ano Liosia stations. The situation was further complicated by the interruption of the power supply in the Loutropyrgos – Ano Liosia section, which affected the overall functioning of the train services.

As a result, the train scheduled as route 1304 from Piraeus to Kiato was held at Ano Liosia station, while the train for route 1305 from Kiato to Piraeus was stopped at Nea Peramos station. To assist passengers affected by the suspension, Hellenic Train has deployed buses to transport them along the sections where train services could not operate.

Hellenic Train is actively coordinating with OSE (Hellenic Railways) and other relevant authorities to expedite the restoration of rail traffic. The company has pledged to provide further updates to the public regarding the resumption of services and the normalization of the train schedules. The fire in Aspropyrgos has led to considerable delays and changes in the Athens suburban railway network.