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Extensions of Line 2 to the northwest (Peristeri) and southeast (along Vouliagmenis Avenue) are under construction. When all of them are operational (2013), the line shall run from Anthoupoli to Elliniko. According to Attiko Metro S.A., upon completion, the distance from Elliniko Station in south suburbs to the city centre (Syntagma Station) will be covered in only 14 minutes, while by car in rush hour it takes more than 45 minutes.<ref>[http://www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?id=3856&la=2 Elliniko Project Progress]</ref> There were substantial delays to completion of the works because of legal and political issues rising from political allegations over bribing involving [[Siemens]], the company that would provide the signalling equipment required for the extensions; construction in all other aspects has been completed. Thanks to an out-of-court deal reached between the Greek Government and Siemens in March 2012, <ref name="Deal">{{cite web |url=http://ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_15/03/2012_433156|title= Siemens deal paves way for metro extensions |publisher=www.ekathimerini.com |date=2012-03-15|accessdate=2012-04-28 }} </ref> a contract was signed between Attiko Metro S.A. and the German company. The works will be competed in 2013 and the west and south suburbs of Athens will be enriched with 7 new stations serving more than 160000 passengers on a daily basis<ref name="signing">{{cite web |url=http://www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?la=2&id=38&pl=1041&pk=194&ap=1036|title= ATHENS METRO - SIGNING OF THE CONTRACT ENTITLED “Signaling System for the Athens Metro Extensions” |publisher=Attiko Metro S.A. |date=2012-03-15|accessdate=2012-04-28 }} </ref>, the following. |
Extensions of Line 2 to the northwest (Peristeri) and southeast (along Vouliagmenis Avenue) are under construction. When all of them are operational (2013), the line shall run from Anthoupoli to Elliniko. According to Attiko Metro S.A., upon completion, the distance from Elliniko Station in south suburbs to the city centre (Syntagma Station) will be covered in only 14 minutes, while by car in rush hour it takes more than 45 minutes.<ref>[http://www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?id=3856&la=2 Elliniko Project Progress]</ref> There were substantial delays to completion of the works because of legal and political issues rising from political allegations over bribing involving [[Siemens]], the company that would provide the signalling equipment required for the extensions; construction in all other aspects has been completed. Thanks to an out-of-court deal reached between the Greek Government and Siemens in March 2012, <ref name="Deal">{{cite web |url=http://ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_15/03/2012_433156|title= Siemens deal paves way for metro extensions |publisher=www.ekathimerini.com |date=2012-03-15|accessdate=2012-04-28 }} </ref> a contract was signed between Attiko Metro S.A. and the German company. The works will be competed in 2013 and the west and south suburbs of Athens will be enriched with 7 new stations serving more than 160000 passengers on a daily basis<ref name="signing">{{cite web |url=http://www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?la=2&id=38&pl=1041&pk=194&ap=1036|title= ATHENS METRO - SIGNING OF THE CONTRACT ENTITLED “Signaling System for the Athens Metro Extensions” |publisher=Attiko Metro S.A. |date=2012-03-15|accessdate=2012-04-28 }} </ref>, the following. |
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Template:Athens Metro L2 Line 2 of the Athens Metro runs from Agios Antonios to Agios Dimitrios, via Syntagma. It first opened, between Sepolia and Syntagma, on 28 January 2000, with Line 3.
Extensions of Line 2 to the northwest (Peristeri) and southeast (along Vouliagmenis Avenue) are under construction. When all of them are operational (2013), the line shall run from Anthoupoli to Elliniko. According to Attiko Metro S.A., upon completion, the distance from Elliniko Station in south suburbs to the city centre (Syntagma Station) will be covered in only 14 minutes, while by car in rush hour it takes more than 45 minutes.[1] There were substantial delays to completion of the works because of legal and political issues rising from political allegations over bribing involving Siemens, the company that would provide the signalling equipment required for the extensions; construction in all other aspects has been completed. Thanks to an out-of-court deal reached between the Greek Government and Siemens in March 2012, [2] a contract was signed between Attiko Metro S.A. and the German company. The works will be competed in 2013 and the west and south suburbs of Athens will be enriched with 7 new stations serving more than 160000 passengers on a daily basis[3], the following.
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