Avlona railway station

Avlona railway station (Greek: Σιδηροδρομικός σταθμός Αυλώνας, romanized: Sidirodromikos Stathmos Avlonas) is a railway station in Avlona, a settlement north of Athens, in East Attica, Greece. Situated on the Piraeus–Platy railway, at 59.216km from Piraeus station. The station sits slightly above street level, and can be accessed by either elevator or stairs. It is owned by OSE, but service are provided by TrainOSE, through Proastiakos from Athens to Chalcis.[2]

Αυλώνα Avlona
Location	Avlona 190 11 East Attica Greece
Coordinates	38.2499°N 23.6956°E / 38.2499; 23.6956
Owned by	OSE
Line(s)	Piraeus–Platy railway[1]
Platforms	2
Tracks	2
Train operators	TrainOSE
Construction
Structure type	at-grade
Disabled access
Other information
Website	http://www.ose.gr/en/
History
Opened	8 March 1904
Closed	unknown
Rebuilt	27 October 1983
Electrified	25 kV AC[1]
Services
Preceding station   Proastiakos   Following station Sfendali towards Athens Line 3 Agios Thomas towards Chalcis
Location
Avlona Location within Greece

History

The station opened (along with the line) on 8 March 1904, under the name Kakosalesi (the earlier name of Avlona), the date of its rebranding remains unknown. In 1983 the station reopened following upgrades on 27 October 1983.

Facilities

It has two side platforms with auxiliary facilities on the southbound platform, which includes the original brick built buildings. The station is equipped with sheltered seating and electronic departure boards on both platforms. Access to platforms 1 and 2 is via a footbridge or lift.

Due to state funding issues[3], the ticket office has since closed, however a ticket Machine is available. The Station (as of 2019) is now unstaffed, however CCTV is present.

Service

The station is served by Proastiakos, with frequent services to Athens, Oinoi and Chalcis.[2]

Station Layout

Line structure
to Thessaloniki to Athens

L Ground/Concourse	Customer service	Tickets/Exits
Level L1	Side platform, doors will open on the right
	Platform 1	→ towards Piraeus ←
	Platform 2	→ towards Chalcis →
	Side platform, doors will open on the right

References

1. "2017 Network Statement Annexes". OSE.
2. Proastiakos timetable 2020
3. https://www.consultancy.eu/news/1233/greek-infrastructure-spending-sees-shortfall-of-67-billion-in-past-decade