Thessaloniki: New Suburban Railway and Port Link
The Greek government has committed approximately €85.5 million in public and EU funds to build a suburban railway in western Thessaloniki and connect the city's port to the national rail network.
- A new 19.5-kilometer suburban railway will serve western Thessaloniki with seven stops.
- A double-track rail link of about 2,225 meters will connect the Port of Thessaloniki's 6th Pier to the national network.
- The combined projects represent a public investment of about €85.5 million backed by the EU.
If you visit or invest in Thessaloniki, these transport upgrades will improve regional connectivity, linking western neighborhoods and the port directly to the national rail network. Keep an eye on local public transport developments when planning your travel or property routes around the city.
Major Transport Upgrade in Thessaloniki
The Greek government has included the West Thessaloniki suburban railway and a rail link to the port's 6th Pier in an EU-backed transport program, committing about €85.5 million in public funds.
Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis signed the decision adding both projects to the NSRF sectoral program "Transport 2021–2027". The initiatives aim to bring rail services to the city's western suburbs and directly connect Greece's second-largest port with the national rail network.
Thessaloniki Suburban Railway Details
The suburban railway project carries a total public expenditure of about €24.5 million, with a significant portion co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. It covers a modern rail network spanning 19.5 kilometers.
The line will utilize existing tracks to connect western Thessaloniki with the New Thessaloniki Passenger Station, allowing passengers to transfer smoothly to other public transport options. The works encompass seven stations and stops equipped with platforms, shelters, footbridges, and parking facilities.
Rail Link for the 6th Pier
The second project involves the design and construction of a new double-track branch line approximately 2,225 meters long, connecting the 6th Pier of the Port of Thessaloniki to the national rail network at a public expenditure of about €61 million.
According to official statements, the projects aim to improve transport infrastructure, strengthen social cohesion by reaching western Thessaloniki, connect freight hubs, and reduce environmental pollution and road accidents.
