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 2024.^[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]

Panepistimio Πανεπιστήμιο
General information
Location	Aristotle University Thessaloniki Greece
Coordinates	40°37′34″N 22°57′36″E
Owned by	Attiko Metro S.A.
Line(s)
Platforms	1 (island)
Tracks	2
Construction
Parking	2000 park and ride spaces[1]
Accessible	Yes
History
Opening	2024[2]
Electrified	Yes
Services
Preceding station Thessaloniki Metro Following station Future service Sintrivani/Ekthesi towards N. Sid. Stathmos Line 1 Papafi towards Nea Elvetia Line 2 Papafi towards 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. "After 18 Years Construction, Thessaloniki's Metro Will Open in 2024". 5 October 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. "After 18 Years Construction, Thessaloniki's Metro Will Open in 2024". 5 October 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). 29 February 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2018.

See also

• List of Thessaloniki Metro stations