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Strike in metro, rail, and buses: Public transport schedule for Wednesday (20/11) and taxi services update

The country comes to a standstill due to the general strike declared by GSEE and ADEDY, with work stoppages affecting most public transport services and a 24-hour strike in Proastiakos - Detailed schedules for the final departures have been announced

Newsroom November 19 08:14

The country faces a standstill due to the general strike called by GSEE (General Confederation of Greek Workers) and ADEDY (Civil Servants’ Confederation). Work stoppages will impact most public transportation, with a 24-hour strike in Proastiakos (Suburban Railway). Below are the details of the schedule changes:

Metro, Suburban Railway, and ISAP (Electric Railway)

  • Line 1 (ISAP) will open to passengers at 9:00 a.m. The last train schedules are as follows:
    • From Kifissia: 10:35 p.m.
    • From Piraeus: 8:35 p.m.
    • Detailed last departures are provided for stations like Monastiraki, Omonia, and Attica.
  • Lines 2 and 3 (Metro): Operations start at 9:00 a.m., with final departures at:
    • From Syntagma (all directions): 5:10 p.m.
    • Stops such as Anthoupoli and Elliniko also have adjusted schedules.
  • Metro Airport Routes:
    • First trains: 9:06 a.m. from Dimotiko Theatro and 9:10 a.m. from the Airport.
    • Last trains: 4:18 p.m. and 4:22 p.m. respectively.

Tram

  • Line 7 (Asklipieio Voulas – Agia Triada): First train 9:07 a.m., last train 6:55 p.m.
  • Line 6 (Syntagma – Pikrodafni) has similarly adjusted schedules.
  • Tram connections between Lines 6 and 7 maintain synchronized departures.

Buses and Trolleybuses

In Athens, bus and trolley services will only operate from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with stoppages outside these hours.

In Thessaloniki, OASTH employees announced a full-day strike, except for essential services, such as the nighttime airport line (N1) and services for passengers with disabilities.

Taxis

Taxi drivers, represented by SATA, will not strike. However, they are urged to attend a protest rally at 9:30 a.m., followed by a march to the Ministry of Finance.

Maritime Transport

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Ships will remain docked across Greek ports for 24 hours starting 00:01 on 20/11. The Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) calls for addressing issues like the housing crisis, labor rights restoration, and declining purchasing power.

Protests and Gatherings

  • GSEE rally: 11:00 a.m. at Klafthmonos Square.
  • ADEDY march: 1:00 p.m. at Klafthmonos Square.
  • PAME-affiliated unions: Gather at 10:30 a.m. at Propylea, with preliminary meetings earlier in various central locations.

These disruptions reflect widespread unrest over economic and labor-related issues.

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