Train evacuated due to smoke at Ilioupoli Metro Station in Athens

A train was evacuated at Ilioupoli Metro Station on Sunday afternoon, 6 April, after smoke filled the train, causing passengers to exit in a state of distress.

The incident led to disruptions in the metro service, with operations on Line 2 temporarily restricted to the sections between Anthoupoli and Agios Dimitrios, and from Argyroupoli to Elliniko, due to a technical fault, according to Urban Rail Transport S.A (STASY): “The problem was caused by a train at Ilioupoli station, where smoke was discharged.”

By 11:00 PM, metro services were fully restored along the entire Line 2, with STASY confirming that the affected train had been withdrawn to the Sepolia depot for the necessary technical inspection.

‼️ Καπνοί «έπνιξαν» τις αποβάθρες στο σταθμό του Μετρό στην Ηλιούπολη!
🔴 Σε «παγίδες» μεγάλων κινδύνων για τη ζωή και την ασφάλεια επιβατών και εργαζομένων έχουν μετατραπεί τα Μέσα Μαζικής Μεταφοράς. Είναι καθημερινό το φαινόμενο με «βλάβες» σε συστήματα ασφαλείας, με πόρτες που… pic.twitter.com/CD0RW3ze1Y

— Οδηγητής (@odigitis) April 6, 2025

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