Ilioupoli metro station

Ilioupoli, also known as Ilioupoli–Grigoris Lambrakis (Greek: Ηλιούπολη–Γρηγόρης Λαμπράκης), is an intermediate station on Athens Metro Line 2. It opened with the Elliniko extension on 26 July 2013.[3] The station is adjacent to Vouliagmenis Avenue.

Ηλιούπολη-Γρηγόρης Λαμπράκης
Ilioupoli-Grigoris Lambrakis
Station platforms
General information
Other namesIlioupoli[1]
LocationIlioupoli, Athens
Greece
Coordinates37°55′46.5″N 23°44′40.25″E / 37.929583°N 23.7445139°E / 37.929583; 23.7445139
Managed bySTASY
Line(s)Athens Metro Line 2
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
AccessibleYes
Key dates
26 July 2013Opened[2]
Services
Preceding station Athens Metro Athens Metro Following station
Agios Dimitrios
towards Anthoupoli
Line 2 Alimos
towards Elliniko
Location
Map

History edit

Ilioupoli originally opened without the Grigoris Lambrakis qualifier, but the Municipality of Ilioupoli had for years requested Attiko Metro (now Elliniko Metro) to name the station after the anti-war activist, who was also a member of the Greek resistance. Elliniko Metro agreed to change the station name to Ilioupoli-Grigoris Lambrakis, which came into effect on 22 May 2015.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Metro and Tram Map" (PDF). STASY S.A. (in Greek). Athens. 11 October 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  2. ^ Klonos, Artemis (29 July 2013). "Athens metro reaches Elliniko". International Railway Journal. Omaha: Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  3. ^ "AttikoMetro Inside - Elliniko". Attiko Metro S.A. 7 September 2012. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Ilioupoli: The metro station was renamed to "Ilioupoli - Grigoris Lambrakis"". VIMA Online (in Greek). Athens: Tetragono Efarmoges Epikoinonias. 26 May 2015. Archived from the original on 29 May 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2023.