The Thessaloniki–Skopje railway (known as Eidomenis-Thessaloniki line in its Greek section) is an 240-kilometre-long (150 mi) transnational railway line that connects the port city Thessaloniki in Greece with Skopje in the North Macedonia. An important railway line in Northern Greece, Used for long-distance passenger and commercial traffic, Its importance justifies the fact that it is part of the main Greek railway trunk PATHE (Patra-Athens-Thessaloniki-Eidomeni) and its inclusion in development projects such as that of the Axios river variant. Its southern terminus is Thessaloniki, where there are connections to Athens and Alexandroupoli.
The Thessaloniki–Skopje line was opened in 1872 as part of the historical network of the Chemins de fer Orientaux' (English: Oriental Railway; Turkish: Rumeli Demiryolu or İstanbul-Viyana Demiryolu) (reporting mark: CO). During this period, Northern Greece and the southern Balkans were still under Ottoman rule. Construction of the line had been charted in 1870, with work commencing in 1872, with the aim of liking Thessaloniki and Skopje with Belgrade and consequently with the main European railetwork.[4] The project was undertaken by the Bavarian-Jewish banker Maurice de Hirsch. The territory of Northern Greece was annexed by Greece on 18 October 1912 during the First Balkan War. On 17 October 1925, The Greek government purchased the Greek sections of the former Chemins de fer Orientaux and the railway became part of the Hellenic State Railways. In 1970 OSE became the legal successor to the SEK, taking over responsibilities for most of Greece's rail infrastructure. On 1 January 1971, the station and most of the Greek rail infrastructure where transferred to the Hellenic Railways Organisation S.A., a state-owned corporation. Freight traffic declined sharply when the state-imposed monopoly of OSE for the transport of agricultural products and fertilisers ended in the early 1990s. Many small stations of the network with little passenger traffic were closed down. In 1998 the line was electrified at 25,000V/50 Hz,[5] compatible with the European system. In 2009, with the Greek debt crisis unfolding OSE's Management was forced to reduce services across the network. Timetables were cut back, and routes closed as the government-run entity attempted to reduce overheads. The line was downgraded, cutting passenger local, regional and suburban services while only maintaining connections to other European countries and for specific times of the year (summer tourist season). In 2011 all international railway routes from Thessaloniki to Skopje and Belgrade were interrupted.[6] In 2017 OSE's passenger transport sector was privatised as TrainOSE, currently, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane[7] infrastructure, including stations, remained under the control of OSE. In December 2019 Costas Karamanlis, the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport intervened over safety concerns for one of the tunnels on the line.[8]
Futureedit
In December 2020, it was reported that the long-awaited upgrades to the line were moving forward. The Installation of a modern signalling system, as well as ETCS-level 1,[9] in the section between Thessaloniki and Eidomeni, 70.5-kilometre-long (43.8 mi) and the replacement of 37 track changes, In fact, this project includes the modernization of TX1, which is the largest railway junction in the country[9] and thus considered extremely critical to improving the connectivity between Greece and Northern Macedonia.[10] The project, which was announced, is worth €45.75 million (excluding VAT), with a date of submission of bids of 11 February and completion in 72 months from the signing of contracts.[10] If the schedule is met and when the project is completed, then the way is open for the resumption of international passenger routes with the Western Balkans and Central Europe.
The Polikastro–Eidomeni upgrade, started in 2007, is due for completion in 2021.[11] funded in part by OP "Railways, Airports & Public Transport" 2000-2006 (SAAS OP), OP "Enhancement of Accessibility" (EPEP) of the NSRF 2007-2013 & National Resources and "Connecting Europe 2014-2020 (Connecting Europe Facility CEF 2014–2020) at a cost of €113 million,[11] the 21-kilometre-long (13 mi) section of the Eidomenis-Thessaloniki line will involve 1 new railway station (Polykastro),[12] 1 upgraded railway station (Eidomenis), and a new railway halt (Small Forest). When completed the line speed for this section will increase to 160 km/h (99 mph) with new signalling, telecommunications and electricity conversion.[13][11]
The freight project is quite important, for the data of the Greek railway, as in addition to the connection of the Port of Thessaloniki with the Balkan countries, it offers a connection between the Port of Piraeus with Central Europe.
Servicesedit
In 2014 cross-border services were resumed.[6] As of 2020 services have been suspended on the line, awaiting upgrades.
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The Thessaloniki Skopje railway known as Eidomenis Thessaloniki line in its Greek section is an 240 kilometre long 150 mi transnational railway line that connects the port city Thessaloniki in Greece with Skopje in the North Macedonia An important railway line in Northern Greece Used for long distance passenger and commercial traffic Its importance justifies the fact that it is part of the main Greek railway trunk PATHE Patra Athens Thessaloniki Eidomeni and its inclusion in development projects such as that of the Axios river variant Its southern terminus is Thessaloniki where there are connections to Athens and Alexandroupoli Thessaloniki Skopje railwayKadina Reka station Northern Macedonia in 2010 OverviewStatusOperationalOwnerGAIAOSE 1 Greek section LocaleSkopje Vardar Northern Macedonia Central Macedonia GreeceTerminiThessaloniki 40 23 02 N 22 33 17 E 40 3840 N 22 5546 E 40 3840 22 5546Skopje 41 46 24 N 26 08 42 E 41 7734 N 26 1451 E 41 7734 26 1451Stations6ServiceTyperailway lineServicesIntercity international Operator s Hellenic Train Macedonian RailwaysHistoryOpened1873TechnicalLine length21 69 km 13 48 mi 2 Greek section 240 km 150 mi whole length Number of tracksSingle 2 Track gauge1 435 mm 4 ft 8 1 2 in standard gaugeElectrification25 kV AC 2 3 Operating speed130 km h 81 mph maximum Route mapLegend Thessaloniki Bitola railwayto Athens and Florina Thessaloniki to Alexandroupoli Greece Idomeni GreeceNorth Macedonia Kadina Reka Gevgelija Gradsko Veles Skopje to Kicevo North Macedonia Kumanovo Belgrade Serbia This diagram viewtalkedit Contents 1 Route 2 Stations 3 History 4 Future 5 Services 6 References 7 External links 8 See alsoRoute editThis section is empty You can help by adding to it March 2021 Stations editThe stations on the line are Skopje Veles Gradsko Gevgelija Kadina Reka Idomeni ThessalonikiHistory editThe Thessaloniki Skopje line was opened in 1872 as part of the historical network of the Chemins de fer Orientaux English Oriental Railway Turkish Rumeli Demiryolu or Istanbul Viyana Demiryolu reporting mark CO During this period Northern Greece and the southern Balkans were still under Ottoman rule Construction of the line had been charted in 1870 with work commencing in 1872 with the aim of liking Thessaloniki and Skopje with Belgrade and consequently with the main European railetwork 4 The project was undertaken by the Bavarian Jewish banker Maurice de Hirsch The territory of Northern Greece was annexed by Greece on 18 October 1912 during the First Balkan War On 17 October 1925 The Greek government purchased the Greek sections of the former Chemins de fer Orientaux and the railway became part of the Hellenic State Railways In 1970 OSE became the legal successor to the SEK taking over responsibilities for most of Greece s rail infrastructure On 1 January 1971 the station and most of the Greek rail infrastructure where transferred to the Hellenic Railways Organisation S A a state owned corporation Freight traffic declined sharply when the state imposed monopoly of OSE for the transport of agricultural products and fertilisers ended in the early 1990s Many small stations of the network with little passenger traffic were closed down In 1998 the line was electrified at 25 000V 50 Hz 5 compatible with the European system In 2009 with the Greek debt crisis unfolding OSE s Management was forced to reduce services across the network Timetables were cut back and routes closed as the government run entity attempted to reduce overheads The line was downgraded cutting passenger local regional and suburban services while only maintaining connections to other European countries and for specific times of the year summer tourist season In 2011 all international railway routes from Thessaloniki to Skopje and Belgrade were interrupted 6 In 2017 OSE s passenger transport sector was privatised as TrainOSE currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane 7 infrastructure including stations remained under the control of OSE In December 2019 Costas Karamanlis the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport intervened over safety concerns for one of the tunnels on the line 8 Future editIn December 2020 it was reported that the long awaited upgrades to the line were moving forward The Installation of a modern signalling system as well as ETCS level 1 9 in the section between Thessaloniki and Eidomeni 70 5 kilometre long 43 8 mi and the replacement of 37 track changes In fact this project includes the modernization of TX1 which is the largest railway junction in the country 9 and thus considered extremely critical to improving the connectivity between Greece and Northern Macedonia 10 The project which was announced is worth 45 75 million excluding VAT with a date of submission of bids of 11 February and completion in 72 months from the signing of contracts 10 If the schedule is met and when the project is completed then the way is open for the resumption of international passenger routes with the Western Balkans and Central Europe The Polikastro Eidomeni upgrade started in 2007 is due for completion in 2021 11 funded in part by OP Railways Airports amp Public Transport 2000 2006 SAAS OP OP Enhancement of Accessibility EPEP of the NSRF 2007 2013 amp National Resources and Connecting Europe 2014 2020 Connecting Europe Facility CEF 2014 2020 at a cost of 113 million 11 the 21 kilometre long 13 mi section of the Eidomenis Thessaloniki line will involve 1 new railway station Polykastro 12 1 upgraded railway station Eidomenis and a new railway halt Small Forest When completed the line speed for this section will increase to 160 km h 99 mph with new signalling telecommunications and electricity conversion 13 11 The freight project is quite important for the data of the Greek railway as in addition to the connection of the Port of Thessaloniki with the Balkan countries it offers a connection between the Port of Piraeus with Central Europe Services editIn 2014 cross border services were resumed 6 As of 2020 services have been suspended on the line awaiting upgrades References edit Home gaiaose com a b c OSE 2020 Network Statement Annexes DELTIO TYPOY H ERGOSE ypografei symbash sth 8essalonikh ERGOSE Sidhrotroxia idomeni gr Archived from the original on 2017 07 22 Retrieved 2017 05 10 RailPictures Net Photo 060 EA1 056 CFR Romanian Railways CFR 060 at Thessaloniki Greece by ARTEMIS KLONOS www railpictures net Archived from the original on 2017 05 10 Retrieved 2017 05 25 a b Zwntaneyei o sidhrodromikos sta8mos Eidomenhs arxeio real news ellada Real gr It s a new day for TRAINOSE as FS acquires the entirety of the company s shares ypodomes com Retrieved 14 September 2017 Kataggelies gia kakotexnies sth grammh 8essalonikhs Eidomenhs a b Meiodoths toy eksygxronismoy ths grammhs 8essalonikh Eidomenh h koinopra3ia ABA3 ALSTOM HuffPost Greece a b Google Translate a b c Polykastro Eidomenh ERGOSE Symbash 11 5 ek eyrw gia thn sidhrodromikh grammh 8essalonikh Eidomenh Eykleidhs A EExternal links editOSESee also editChemins de fer Orientaux French Hellenic Railway Company CFFH Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Thessaloniki Skopje railway amp oldid 1168885848, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
