Hitachi Rail

Thessaloniki

The contract with Attiko Metro for the design and delivery of driverless metros was signed in April 2006.

The contract outlined the delivery of 18 driverless metros to be put into service on the base line, with an option of 15 additional driverless metros to be put into service on the Kalamaria extension line.

The trains consist of four cars able to transport a total of 450 passengers. Their maximum speed is 80 km/h and they are equipped with air conditioning.

Technical Outline

  • Configuration: 4 Cars, Articulated
  • Seats: 76
  • Standing Capacity (Train Comfort Load): 374
  • Doors Per Side: 2/Car
  • Maximum Length: 50000 mm
  • Maximum Width: 2650 mm
  • Maximum Speed: 80 km/h
  • Power Supply: 750 Vcc Third Rail
  • Rail Gauge: 1435 mm
  • Body Material: Aluminium