First Greek high-speed train journey to be in March

source: Alstom

The first upgraded Alstom Avelia Pendolino ETR470 high-speed train has arrived in Thessaloniki, Greece. The first of the five trains, also named ‘white arrows’, will run between Athens and Thessaloniki starting on 25 March 2021 and reduce the journey times from four to three hours. Previously, the trains operated in Italy. Alstom will deliver the four remaining units to Thessaloniki by autumn 2021.

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First Greek high-speed train journey to be in March

source: Alstom

The first upgraded Alstom Avelia Pendolino ETR470 high-speed train has arrived in Thessaloniki, Greece. The first of the five trains, also named ‘white arrows’, will run between Athens and Thessaloniki starting on 25 March 2021 and reduce the journey times from four to three hours. Previously, the trains operated in Italy. Alstom will deliver the four remaining units to Thessaloniki by autumn 2021.

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Author: Esther Geerts

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