Panepistimio metro station (Thessaloniki)

Panepistimio (Greek: Πανεπιστήμιο, literally University)[3] is an under-construction metro station serving Thessaloniki Metro's Line 1 and Line 2. The station is named after the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; it also serves the University of Macedonia. Construction of the station has been delayed by major archaeological finds, and it is designated as a mid-importance archaeological site by Attiko Metro, the company overseeing its construction.[4] It is expected to enter service in 2023.[5] Panepistimio station appears in the 1988 Thessaloniki Metro proposal, and construction of a 650 m (2,130 ft) section of the system began here in the same year before being abandoned due to lack of funding.[6]

Πανεπιστήμιο
Panepistimio
LocationAristotle University
Thessaloniki
Greece
Coordinates40°37′34″N 22°57′36″E
Owned byThessaloniki Metro
Line(s)
Platforms1 (island)
Tracks2
Construction
Parking2000 park and ride spaces[1]
Disabled accessYes
History
Opening2023[2]
ElectrifiedYes
Services
  Future service  
Preceding station   Thessaloniki Metro   Following station
Line 1
toward Nea Elvetia
Line 2
toward Mikra
Location
Panepistimio
Location within the Thessaloniki urban area
Not to be confused with Panepistimio metro station (Athens), a station on the Athens Metro network.

References
  1. Attiko Metro A.E. "Ιστορικό" [History]. www.ametro.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  2. https://greekcitytimes.com/2019/10/24/thessaloniki-metro-ready-2023/
  3. Attiko Metro A.E. "Thessaloniki Metro Lines Development Plan" (PDF). www.ametro.gr. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  4. Attiko Metro A.E. "Αρχαιολογικές ανασκαφές" [Archaeological excavations]. www.ametro.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  5. https://greekcitytimes.com/2019/10/24/thessaloniki-metro-ready-2023/
  6. "Κι όμως! Το ΜΕΤΡΟ Θεσσαλονίκης είναι έτοιμο (στα χαρτιά) από το 1987!" [It's true! The Thessaloniki Metro was ready (on paper) in 1987 already!]. www.karfitsa.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 13 August 2018.

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