Neoi Poroi railway station (Greek: Σιδηροδρομικός σταθμός Νέων Πόρων, romanized: Sidirodromikos stathmos Neoi Poroi) is a railway station[3] near the coastal village of Neoi Poroi, Thessaly, Greece.[4] Located in the Neighbouring village Neos Poros, about 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) from the centre of Neoi Poroi. Opened on 7 September 2008. The station is served by both fast Regional trains and Proastiakos to Thessaloniki. Intercity services pass through the station but do not call at it.
Νέοι Πόροι Neoi Poroi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Neoi Poroi railway station, May 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Location | Neoi Poroi Larissa Greece | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 39°53′59″N 22°36′53″E / 39.8997°N 22.6147°E | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owned by | GAIAOSE[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | Piraeus–Platy railway[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Train operators | Hellenic Train | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Connections |   [2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | at-grade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platform levels | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parking | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessible |       | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Website | http://www.ose.gr/en/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 7 September 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electrified | 25 kV AC[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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History
editThe station opened on 7 September 2008 as part of the upgrades to the Piraeus–Platy Line. In 2009, with the Greek debt crisis unfolding OSE's Management was forced to reduce services across the network. Timetables were cut back and routes closed as the government-run entity attempted to reduce overheads. In 2017 OSE's passenger transport sector was privatised as TrainOSE, currently, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane[5] infrastructure, including stations, remained under the control of OSE.
Facilities
editAs of (2021) The station is staffed with a working ticket office. The station currently has three platforms; however, only two are currently in use. There are waiting rooms and toilets on platform one and waiting shelters on 2. Access to the platforms is via a raised walkway accessed by stairs or lifts. The platforms have shelters with seating; however, there are no Dot-matrix display departure and arrival screens or timetable poster boards on the platforms. The station, however, does have a small buffet. There is also Parking in the forecourt.
Services
editIt is served by regional stopping services to Thessaloniki, Kalambaka and Palaiofarsalos. Since 2008, it has been served by Proastiakos Thessaloniki to Larissa and Thessaloniki
In 2013 a new railway & bus interchange service began operations.[6] Run by TrainOSE Bus The service allows passengers to transfer to a bus which departs for the beach for €1.[6] The service operates every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, for the entire summer season.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Home". gaiaose.com.
- ^ a b c "OSE - 2020 Network Statement Annexes".
- ^ "Νέοι Πόροι – efesios.gr".
- ^ "Νέοι Πόροι | Με τρένο".
- ^ "It's a new day for TRAINOSE as FS acquires the entirety of the company's shares". ypodomes.com. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Δελτίο Τύπου - Υπηρεσίες ΤΡΑΙΝΟΣΕ για τους ταξιδιώτες, εκδρομείς, παραθεριστές του Αυγούστου". TrainOSE. August 2, 2013.