Amfikleia railway station

Amfikleia railway station (Greek: Σιδηροδρομικός Σταθμός Αμφίκλεια, romanized: Sidirodromikós stathmós Amfikleia) is a railway station in Kato Tithorea, Phthiotis, Greece. The station opened in 1904. It consists of two brick built structures on a signal platform. It serves the town of the same name, as well as the community of Eptalofos and Xylikoi. The station 2.3 km northeast of the town center. The station has recently been renovated and reopened July 2018.[2] As of 2020, passenger service has been suspended.

Αμφίκλεια
Amfikleia
LocationAmfikleia
Phthiotis
Greece
Coordinates38°39′31″N 22°35′41″E
Owned byOSE
Line(s)Piraeus–Platy railway[1]
Platforms1 (split)
Tracks4
Train operatorsTrainOSE
Construction
Structure typeat-grade
Platform levels1
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Disabled access
Other information
Websitehttp://www.ose.gr/en/
History
OpenedMarch 1905
ClosedFebruary 2018
RebuiltJuly 2018
ElectrifiedNo
Location
Amfikleia
Location within Greece

History

The station opened on 8 March 1904,[3] and was refurbished in 2008. The station was due to close on 2 February 2018 as part of the upgrades for the new rail project through the Kallidromo tunnel. The station reopened 5 mouths later.

Facilities

The stations original brick built structures are still intact, with a waiting room for passengers. There is a departure board on the platform. There is also parking available in the forecourt.

Service

The station is served by local stopping services from Tithorea and Leianokladi.

Station Layout

Ground level Exit
Level
Ε1
Side platform, doors will open on the right/left
Platform towards Leianokladi (Lilaia)
platform towards Tithorea (Tithorea)

References

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