Hellenic Train Services Disrupted on Friday Due to Work Stoppage

Train travellers in Greece should anticipate disruptions on Friday due to a three-hour work stoppage announced by workers' unions.

The stoppage, scheduled from 12:00 to 15:00, will result in the cancellation of several Hellenic Train routes.

Services Affected

Hellenic Train announced that while the Athens-Thessaloniki-Athens axis will operate as usual, the following routes will be canceled:

• Piraeus – Kiato: Train 1314 (12:14 departure)
• Kiato – Piraeus: Train 1319 (13:59 departure)
• Piraeus – Airport: Train 1218 (12:44 departure)
• Airport – Piraeus: Train 1219 (14:07 departure)
• Patras – Rio: Train 12305
• Rio – Patras: Train 12306
• Patras – K. Achaias: Train 11358
• K. Achaias – Patras: Train 11359
• Kiato Bus – Patras: Bus C12E
• Patras Bus – Kiato: Bus C11E
• Larissa – Thessaloniki: Train 1596
• Thessaloniki – Larissa: Train 1597

Limited Services with Security Staff

The company, in cooperation with workers' unions, will operate limited services during the stoppage with security personnel to ensure essential connectivity.

Passenger Information

Travellers are advised to consult local ticket offices, visit Hellenic Train's official website or app, or contact the passenger service line at 14511 for updates and alternative travel arrangements.

This work stoppage highlights ongoing labour disputes in the transportation sector, with unions advocating for improved working conditions and other demands. Passengers are urged to plan accordingly to minimize inconvenience.