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	'''Line A2''' is an ] (Proastiakos) line in ], ], managed by ]. The service connects ] with the ]. The line shares a part of its course with lines ] and ] as well as ], but also with line ] at ]. The first Suburban line was inaugurated on 30 July 2004, using 17 ] ] between Larissa Station (Now ]) and the Airport, and although it is shown as a separate roat on maps, it currently operates as a feeder line to ]. The line now exclusively uses ] ] rolling stock.		'''Line A2''' is an ] (Proastiakos) line in ], ], managed by ]. The service connects ] with the ]. The line shares a part of its course with lines ] and ] as well as ], but also with line ] at ]. The first Suburban line was inaugurated on 30 July 2004, using 17 ] ] between Larissa Station (Now ]) and the Airport, and although it is shown as a separate roat on maps, it currently operates as a feeder line to ]. The line now exclusively uses ] ] rolling stock.

	==History==		==History==
	Line A2 was put into operation on 30 July 2017, following the restructuring of the network's routes on the occasion of the completion of the electrification installation on the section of the railway line up to ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Σημαντικές αλλαγές στον Προαστιακό Σιδηρόδρομο Αθήνας από 30/07/2017 \|url=http://www.trainose.gr/σημαντικές-αλλαγές-στον-προαστιακό-σ/ \|publisher=] \|accessdate=5 September 2020 \|date=30 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Ηλεκτροκίνηση 3 Γέφυρες – Πειραιάς \|url=https://www.ergose.gr/project/ilektrokinisi_3_gefyres_peiraias/ \|publisher=ΕΡΓΟΣΕ \|accessdate=6 September 2020 \|date=5 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=ΣΚΑ – 3 Γέφυρες \|url=https://www.ergose.gr/project/ska-aerodromio-2-2/ \|publisher=ΕΡΓΟΣΕ \|accessdate=6 September 2020 \|date=19 March 2018}}</ref>		Line A2 was put into operation on 30 July 2017, following the restructuring of the network's routes on the occasion of the completion of the electrification installation on the section of the railway line up to ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Σημαντικές αλλαγές στον Προαστιακό Σιδηρόδρομο Αθήνας από 30/07/2017 \|url=http://www.trainose.gr/σημαντικές-αλλαγές-στον-προαστιακό-σ/ \|publisher=] \|accessdate=5 September 2020 \|date=30 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Ηλεκτροκίνηση 3 Γέφυρες – Πειραιάς \|url=https://www.ergose.gr/project/ilektrokinisi_3_gefyres_peiraias/ \|publisher=ΕΡΓΟΣΕ \|accessdate=6 September 2020 \|date=5 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=ΣΚΑ – 3 Γέφυρες \|url=https://www.ergose.gr/project/ska-aerodromio-2-2/ \|publisher=ΕΡΓΟΣΕ \|accessdate=6 September 2020 \|date=19 March 2018}}</ref>

	The initial planning phase of the line provided for the use of express trains (Airport Express) from Piraeus to the Airport with intermediate stations only in Athens, Agioi Anargyroi, Neratziotissa, Kifissias and Dukisis Placentias, and with a journey time of half an hour. This would become ]. With the extension to ] electrification in 2009, the line underwent a track change, connecting the ] with ] exclusively by electric EMUs. On 5 April 2011, the ] was opened.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Σε λειτουργία από σήµερα ο σταθµός του ΣΚΑ \|url=https://www.tanea.gr/2011/04/05/greece/se-leitoyrgia-apo-si-era-o-stath-os-toy-ska/ \|access-date=5 September 2020 \|newspaper=Τα Νέα \|date=5 April 2011 \|location=Αθήνα}}</ref>		The initial planning phase of the line provided for the use of express trains (Airport Express) from Piraeus to the Airport with intermediate stations only in Athens, Agioi Anargyroi, Neratziotissa, Kifissias and Dukisis Placentias, and with a journey time of half an hour. This would become ]. With the extension to ] electrification in 2009, the line underwent a track change, connecting the ] with ] exclusively by electric EMUs. On 5 April 2011, the ] was opened.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Σε λειτουργία από σήµερα ο σταθµός του ΣΚΑ \|url=https://www.tanea.gr/2011/04/05/greece/se-leitoyrgia-apo-si-era-o-stath-os-toy-ska/ \|access-date=5 September 2020 \|newspaper=Τα Νέα \|date=5 April 2011 \|location=Αθήνα}}</ref>

	On 6 August 2004, one week after the inauguration of the line, the ] was inaugurated, connecting ] with the Airport without electrification.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Και ο προαστιακός σιδηρόδρομος μπήκε σε τροχιά \|url=https://www.kathimerini.gr/society/190156/kai-o-proastiakos-sidirodromos-mpike-se-trochia/ \|access-date=5 September 2020 \|newspaper=] \|date=31 July 2004 \|location=]}}</ref> In 2006, the section from Neratziotissa to the Airport was electrified, which led to the addition of new routes along this section, operated by brand new Desiro 460 electrified trains. In July 2007, all Athens Suburban Railway services were transferred from OSE to TrainOSE.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Company \|url=https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en/hellenictrain \|website=hellenictrain.gr/en \|publisher=hellenictrain.gr \|access-date=29 January 2023 \|language=en}}</ref> A1, which at the time operated routes between the ], ] and ], underwent a change of course and returned to its original route between Athens and the Airport. The direct Airport–Kiato routes was abolished then rolled in ], with the aim of connecting Athens International Airport with Regional and Intercity routes.		On 6 August 2004, one week after the inauguration of the line, the ] was inaugurated, connecting ] with the Airport without electrification.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Και ο προαστιακός σιδηρόδρομος μπήκε σε τροχιά \|url=https://www.kathimerini.gr/society/190156/kai-o-proastiakos-sidirodromos-mpike-se-trochia/ \|access-date=5 September 2020 \|newspaper=] \|date=31 July 2004 \|location=]}}</ref> In 2006, the section from Neratziotissa to the Airport was electrified, which led to the addition of new routes along this section, operated by brand new Desiro 460 electrified trains. In July 2007, all Athens Suburban Railway services were transferred from OSE to TrainOSE.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Company \|url=https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en/hellenictrain \|website=hellenictrain.gr/en \|publisher=hellenictrain.gr \|access-date=29 January 2023 \|language=en}}</ref> A1, which at the time operated routes between the ], ] and ], underwent a change of course and returned to its original route between Athens and the Airport. The direct Airport–Kiato routes was abolished then rolled in ], with the aim of connecting Athens International Airport with Regional and Intercity routes.

Rapid transit line in Athens, Greece

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To Ano Liosia/Airport
Άνω Λιόσια/Αεροδρόμιο

A OSE class 460 train awaiting departure at Athens Airport.

Overview

Service type

Commuter rail

Status

Operating

Locale

Greece (Attica)

First service

30 July 2017; 7 years ago (2017-07-30)

Current operator(s)

Hellenic Train

Former operator(s)

TrainOSE

Website

www.hellenictrain.gr

Route

Termini

Ano Liosia 38°04′15″N 23°42′36″E / 38.0708°N 23.7099°E / 38.0708; 23.7099
Athens Airport 37°56′13″N 23°56′41″E / 37.936890°N 23.944700°E / 37.936890; 23.944700

Stops

Distance travelled

33.18 km (20.62 mi)

Average journey time

34 minutes

Service frequency

22 per-day

Line(s) used

Piraeus–Platy Athens Airport–Patras

On-board services

Class(es)

Standard class only

Seating arrangements

Airline style
table bay

Sleeping arrangements

Catering facilities

Observation facilities

Large windows in all carriages
open-air carriage in middle of train

Baggage facilities

Overhead racks
baggage carriage

Technical

Rolling stock

20 OSE class 460 EMUs

Track gauge

1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

Operating speed

160 km/h (99 mph) (average)
200 km/h (124 mph) (highest)

Track owner(s)

OSE (Lines), GAIOSE (Buildings)

Route map

Legend

					Athens Airport
					Koropi
					Paiania–Kantza
					Pallini
					OSE│Elliniko Metro
					Plakentias
					Line 3 via Syntagma
					Pentelis
					Kifisias
					Neratziotissa
					Irakleio
					Metamorfosi
					Line A1 to Piraeus
					Acharnes Railway Center
					Line A4 to Piraeus
					Ano Liosia
					Line A4 to Kiato

Key

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Line A2 is an Athens Suburban Railway (Proastiakos) line in Athens, Greece, managed by Hellenic Train. The service connects Ano Liosia railway station with the Airport. The line shares a part of its course with lines A1 and A4 as well as Metro Line 3, but also with line A3 at Acharnes Railway Center. The first Suburban line was inaugurated on 30 July 2004, using 17 OSE Class 560 DMUs between Larissa Station (Now Athens) and the Airport, and although it is shown as a separate roat on maps, it currently operates as a feeder line to Line A1. The line now exclusively uses OSE class 460 EMUs rolling stock.

Line A2 was put into operation on 30 July 2017, following the restructuring of the network's routes on the occasion of the completion of the electrification installation on the section of the railway line up to Athens.

The initial planning phase of the line provided for the use of express trains (Airport Express) from Piraeus to the Airport with intermediate stations only in Athens, Agioi Anargyroi, Neratziotissa, Kifissias and Dukisis Placentias, and with a journey time of half an hour. This would become Line A1. With the extension to Ano Liosia electrification in 2009, the line underwent a track change, connecting the Airport with Ano Liosia exclusively by electric EMUs. On 5 April 2011, the Acharnes Railway Center was opened.

On 6 August 2004, one week after the inauguration of the line, the Neratziotissa was inaugurated, connecting Athens with the Airport without electrification. In 2006, the section from Neratziotissa to the Airport was electrified, which led to the addition of new routes along this section, operated by brand new Desiro 460 electrified trains. In July 2007, all Athens Suburban Railway services were transferred from OSE to TrainOSE. A1, which at the time operated routes between the Airport, Acharnes Railway Center and Kiato station, underwent a change of course and returned to its original route between Athens and the Airport. The direct Airport–Kiato routes was abolished then rolled in A4, with the aim of connecting Athens International Airport with Regional and Intercity routes.

In 2017 OSE's passenger transport sector was privatised as TrainOSE, (Now Hellenic Train) currently, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane infrastructure, including stations, remained under the control of OSE. The line underwent another change of course on 30 July 2017, 13 years after its inauguration, due to the restructuring of the Suburban network on the occasion of the extension of electrification from Agioi Anargyrou to Athens central station. Then the itineraries between Athens and the Airport were restored with a new direct connection, exclusively with EMU trains. The route was extended to Piraeus again on 1 February 2018, after electrification of the remaining section.

On 24 February 2018, the A2 line was extended to Ano Liosia with the completion of the works at the Acharnes Railway Center. On 22 June 2020, a direct connection of the Peloponnese with Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" was restored with the start of operation of the Kiato - Aigio regional line, part of the former Line A5 between Aigio and the Airport.

Route services		Name	Connections		Location
Route services		Name	Connections Suburban	Other connections	Municipality	Regional unit	Region
Line 2 stations
●		Ano Liosia			Fyli	West Attica	Attica
●	●	SKA			Acharnes	East Attica	Attica
●	●	Metamorfosi			Metamorfosi	North Athens	Attica
●	●	Irakleio			Irakleio, Attica		Attica
●	●	Neratziotissa			Maroussi		Attica
●	●	Kifisias			Maroussi
●	●	Pentelis			Vrilissia		Attica
●	●	Doukissis Plakentias			Chalandri		Attica
●	●	Pallini			Pallini	East Attica	Attica
●	●	Paiania–Kantza			Paiania		Attica
●	●	Koropi			Kropia		Attica
●	●	Athens Airport			Spata- Artemida		Attica

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