The TBM shaft at Veikou for the new Line 4 of the Athens Metro was visited today by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Staikouras, along with the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport responsible for Infrastructure, Nikolaos Tachiaos. They were briefed on the project’s construction progress.
It was revealed that TBM “Niki,” starting from Alsos Veikou, has excavated 520 meters of tunnel, while TBM “Athena,” beginning at Katechaki, has dug a tunnel 2,050 meters long.
After inspecting the works, Minister Staikouras stated:
“Line 4 of the Athens Metro is progressing. The TBM ‘Niki,’ which was assembled in February, has commenced excavation.
It has already dug 520 meters heading toward Evangelismos.
Specifically, it has passed the first station, ‘ALSOS VEIKOU,’ and is heading toward the second station, ‘GALATSI.’
Following the opposite route, starting from Katechaki, the TBM ‘Athena’ has excavated 2,050 meters.
It has passed under the ‘Goudi’ station and is approximately 90 meters away from reaching the ‘Zografou’ station.
Our goal, which is entirely feasible and a commitment from the contracting company, is for both TBMs to complete tunneling the entire 13-kilometer stretch by 2026.
As the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, we are working methodically and systematically to deliver the projects the Greek society deserves, aiming to improve the lives and daily routines of citizens.”
The Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, responsible for Infrastructure, Nikos Tachiaos, added:
“This is a massive project for Athens that will transform the city by the end of this decade. The benefits of this intervention are critical. Most importantly, by improving urban public transportation, we reduce car traffic within the city.
This is crucial in a city like Athens, where all urban roads are now overrun with vehicles.
Additionally, the environmental benefits are evident, and it must be emphasized that this new system will be state-of-the-art. Like in Thessaloniki, it will operate without drivers.
Moreover, the stations will differ in size from those we’ve seen until now, featuring separate entry and exit doors distinct from the train carriage doors.
It will be an ultra-modern metro adhering to the highest safety standards.”
