Amfikleia railway station
Amfikleia railway station (Greek: Σιδηροδρομικός Σταθμός Αμφίκλεια, romanized: Sidirodromikós stathmós Amfikleia) is a railway station in Kato Tithorea, Phthiotis, Greece. The station opened in 1904. It consists of two brick built structures on a signal platform. It serves the town of the same name, as well as the community of Eptalofos and Xylikoi. The station 2.3 km northeast of the town center. The station has recently been renovated and reopened July 2018.[2] As of 2020, passenger service has been suspended.
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Location | Amfikleia Phthiotis Greece | ||||
Coordinates | 38°39′31″N 22°35′41″E | ||||
Owned by | OSE | ||||
Line(s) | Piraeus–Platy railway[1] | ||||
Platforms | 1 (split) | ||||
Tracks | 4 | ||||
Train operators | TrainOSE | ||||
Construction | |||||
Structure type | at-grade | ||||
Platform levels | 1 | ||||
Parking | Yes | ||||
Bicycle facilities | No | ||||
Disabled access | |||||
Other information | |||||
Website | http://www.ose.gr/en/ | ||||
History | |||||
Opened | March 1905 | ||||
Closed | February 2018 | ||||
Rebuilt | July 2018 | ||||
Electrified | No | ||||
Location | |||||
Amfikleia Location within Greece |
History
The station opened on 8 March 1904,[3] and was refurbished in 2008. The station was due to close on 2 February 2018 as part of the upgrades for the new rail project through the Kallidromo tunnel. The station reopened 5 mouths later.
Facilities
The stations original brick built structures are still intact, with a waiting room for passengers. There is a departure board on the platform. There is also parking available in the forecourt.
Service
The station is served by local stopping services from Tithorea and Leianokladi.
Station Layout
Ground level | Exit | |
Level Ε1 |
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Platform 1Α | → towards Leianokladi (Lilaia) → | |
platform 1Β | → towards Tithorea (Tithorea) ← |