All the 2nd generation trains of the Metro of Athens are now equipped with air-conditioning units
All the 2nd generation trains (21 in total) of the Athens Metro are now fully air-conditioned. Following the guidelines provided by the framework for upgrading the system, the Athens Metro has completed the installation of a complete air-conditioning system at the remaining 14 (out of 21) 2nd generation trains of the Metro network.
The whole project, with an overall budget of € 5.500.000 was recently completed, with the installation of 168 modern air-conditioning units (12 units / train) and currently, before the summer period, all the second generation trains offer apart from comfort, reliability and speed, the best possible temperature conditions. Until now, only seven 2nd generation trains were equipped with air-conditioning units. These trains were operating at Line 3 of the Metro network, having the Airport as the terminal station.
The whole project, with an overall budget of € 5.500.000 was recently completed, with the installation of 168 modern air-conditioning units (12 units / train) and currently, before the summer period, all the second generation trains offer apart from comfort, reliability and speed, the best possible temperature conditions. Until now, only seven 2nd generation trains were equipped with air-conditioning units. These trains were operating at Line 3 of the Metro network, having the Airport as the terminal station.
At the same time, the Hellenic Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works and the Attiko Metro examine solutions for the installation of air-conditioning units also at the 1st generation trains of the Metro (delivered in 1999), which were initially constructed with only an air ventilation and heating system and without provision for the installation of air-conditioning units.
It is important to note that the 17 new trains (3rd generation) of the Metro, whose provision process is currently in progress, will all be equipped from the very beginning with a modern air-conditioning system.