Transport in Thessaloniki
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[edit] Air Transports
[edit] Railways
[edit] Tram (1893-1957)
Thessaloniki used to have tram from 1893 until 1957 when the Minister of Transportations - and after Prime Minister of Greece - Constantine Karamanlis, suspend it in order afterwards to build the metro.
[edit] Metro
First thought: 1957 First attempt: 1988 Final decision: 2006 First building plans published: 2006
[edit] Suburban Railway
The creation of a suburban service in Thessaloniki will produce a need for EMUs (some of which have already been purchased by OSE) and the diesel-powered Desiros will probably be transferred to regional services between smaller cities (for example the Larissa-Volos service).
[edit] Road Transports
[edit] Bus Transport System
With the suspension of tram, the Organisation of Urban Transportation of Thessaloniki (O.U.T.T.) was created and until today it serves the city with the Bus Transport System.
[edit] Intercity Bus Transport System
Apart from the bus system of the city there is another national intercity network of bus transport. A central station of this network is located in Thessaloniki suburban area.
[edit] Taxi Transport System
In Thessaloniki exist several taxi companies with large taxi fleets. The color of taxis is the combination of dark blue & white and every taxi driver is obligated to cut a receipt from a special tax mechanism which is in the car. Many taxis illegaly drive in Bus System Lines and create comfuzio.
[edit] Highways
Thessaloniki has several highways.
[edit] Underwater Highway
Signed: 2006.
