Tithorea railway station (Greek: Σιδηροδρομικός Σταθμός Τιθορέας, romanized: Sidirodromikós stathmós Tithoréas) is a railway station that serves the town of Kato Tithorea, Phthiotis in Central Greece. Located around 450 metres (1,480 ft) east of the town centre, the station opened on 8 March 1904.[citation needed] by the (who), (now part of OSE). Today TrainOSE operates around 12 trains local and InterCity services[3] to Athens, Palaiofarsalos and Thessaloniki. The station is staffed with waiting rooms available.
Τιθορέα Tithorea | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Location | 350 15 Tithorea Greece | |||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 38°36′30″N 22°43′07″E / 38.6084°N 22.7185°E | |||||||||||||||||||
| Owned by | GAIAOSE[1] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | Piraeus–Platy railway[2] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Train operators | Hellenic Train | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | at-grade | |||||||||||||||||||
| Platform levels | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Parking | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Status | Staffed | |||||||||||||||||||
| Website | ose | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 8 March 1904 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rebuilt | 2016-17 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Electrified | 25 kV 50 Hz AC[2] | |||||||||||||||||||
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History edit
The station opened on 8 March 1904.[citation needed], along with the rest of the line. In 1920 the line became part of the Hellenic State Railways. In 1971, the Hellenic State Railways was reorganised into the OSE[4] taking over responsibilities for most of Greece's rail infrastructure. In 2001 the infrastructure element of OSE was created, known as GAIAOSE; it would henceforth be responsible for the maintenance of stations, bridges and other elements of the network, as well as the leasing and the sale of railway assists.[1] In 2005, TrainOSE was created as a brand within OSE to concentrate on rail services and passenger interface. The station closed in 2016 for renovations and track upgrades. On 20 February 2017, TrainOSE announced the start of the pilot Athens Suburban Railway route for Athens-Tithorea-Athens.[5] While this service has yet to be implemented, local stopping services now call at Tithorea. The station reopened on 15 December 2017[6] and was officially inaugurated on 8 January 2018, at the same time as the rest of the Tithorea-Lianokladi section of the line[7][8] In July 2022, the station began being served by Hellenic Train, the rebranded TranOSE[9]
In September 2023, due in part to storm Danial services were severely disrupted between Oinoi - Tithorea when power was disrupted on that section of line, which led to long delays thought the evening.[10]
Facilities edit
The station was renovated in the period 2016–2017, with the construction of a new underground passage, shelters on the platforms, and elevators, as well as with the improvement work to the station buildings and the installation of both a modern PA system and electronic timetable boards.
Services edit
It is served by intercity trains between Athens and Thessaloniki.[11] In February 2018 new services commenced on the new Tithorea - Lianokladi high-speed line.[12]
Station layout edit
| L Ground/Concourse |
Customer service | Tickets/Exits |
| Level Ε1 |
Side platform, doors will open on the right | |
| Platform 1 |  towards Athens (Livadeia) ←
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| Platform 2 | towards Thessaloniki (Leianokladi) →
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| Island platform, doors on the right/left | ||
| Platform 3 | In non-regular use | |
Gallery edit
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Home". gaiaose.com.
- ^ a b "Annexes". Network Statement (PDF) (2023 ed.). Athens: Hellenic Railways Organization. 17 January 2023. pp. 1–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Δρομολόγια ΤΡΑΙΝΟΣΕ". tickets.trainose.gr.
- ^ Law 674/1971, Government Gazette A-192/1970
- ^ "Νέο δρομολόγιο του Προαστιακού προς Θήβα και Λιβαδειά". February 18, 2017.
- ^ "O ΟΣΕ θέτει υπό τάση, στις 15 Δεκεμβρίου, την ηλεκτροκίνηση στο Τιθορέα - Λιανοκλάδι". December 13, 2017.
- ^ "Δοκιμαστικά δρομολόγια Τιθορέα – Λιανοκλάδι | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ". 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Το πρώτο ηλεκτρικό τρένο πραγματοποίησε το δρομολόγιο Πειραιάς - Λιανοκλάδι". www.dikaiologitika.gr.
- ^ https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1188080/trainose-renamed-hellenic-train-eyes-expansion/ [bare URL]
- ^ "Brakes on trains and infrastructure damage from Daniel, engine room maintenance and rude ticket agents". Athens Transport (in Greek). 7 September 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "TrainOSE 2013 timetable" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on January 19, 2013.
- ^ "Από 1η Φεβρουαρίου τα δρομολόγια στη νέα γραμμή Τιθορέα – Λιανοκλάδι". January 9, 2018.