Nikaia (Greek: Νίκαια), shown as Nikea on the official map,[2] is a station on Athens Metro Line 3. A part of the Piraeus extension, the station opened on July 7, 2020, along with Phase I of the extension. It served as the line's western terminus until 2022.[3]

Νίκαια
Nikaia
The platforms in February 2023
General information
LocationNikaia-Agios Ioannis Rentis
Greece
Coordinates37°57′57″N 23°38′51″E / 37.965713°N 23.647418°E / 37.965713; 23.647418
Managed bySTASY
Line(s)Athens Metro Line 3
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
AccessibleYes
Key dates
7 July 2020Opened[1]
Services
Preceding station Athens Metro Athens Metro Following station
Maniatika Line 3 Korydallos
Location
Map

Location

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The station is located under Eleftheriou Venizelou Square in Nikaia.[4]

Station description

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The station can be accessed by three ground-level entrances, one of which is glass-covered. All of the entrances lead to the concourse level. The concourse level is rectangular, daylight-penetrated by a single rectangular shaft on the ceiling, with white walls. The concourse level's ceiling is triangular and coloured vermilion vermilion. The platforms are on a northeast-southwest axis and each platform's decoration is divided in two sections. The north side's walls are covered with curved white metal panels. In the south section the platforms are slightly wider, the ceiling is supported by white cylindrical pillars and the walls are covered with blue metal panels. The southern tip of the platforms is covered with polished granite tiles. The ceiling is white and the part above the tracks is covered with curved white metal panels.

Exits

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Exit Location Image Accessibility Coordinates
    El. Venizelou Sq.       37°57′57″N 23°38′52″E / 37.965717°N 23.647649°E / 37.965717; 23.647649
   Tsaldari Str.     37°57′58″N 23°38′49″E / 37.966218°N 23.647073°E / 37.966218; 23.647073
   Karakoulouxi Str.     37°57′58″N 23°38′50″E / 37.966017°N 23.647339°E / 37.966017; 23.647339

Station layout

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G
Ground
- Exits
C
Concourse
Concourse Customer Service, Tickets
P
Platforms
Side platform, doors will open on the right
Platform 1   towards Dimotiko Theatro (Maniatika)
Platform 2   towards Athens Airport (Korydallos)
Side platform, doors will open on the right

References

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  1. ^ Burroughs, David (10 July 2020). "Athens metro Line 3 extension opens". International Railway Journal. Omaha: Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Metro and Tram Map" (PDF). STASY S.A. (in Greek). Athens. 11 October 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  3. ^ "AttikoMetro Inside - Piraeus". Attiko Metro S.A. 5 September 2012. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Projects on Athens Metro - Extension to Piraeus" (PDF) (in Greek). Attiko Metro S.A. 29 May 2012. pp. 24–27. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2012.