Kastanies railway station
Preceding station | ![]() | Following station | ||
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Nea Vyssa towards Alexandroupolis | Regional Alexandroupolis–Ormenio | Marasia towards Ormenio |
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![]() ![]() Kastanies Location within Greece | |
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Kastanies railway station (Greek: Σιδηροδρομική Στάση Καστανέων, romanized: Sidirodromiki Stasi Kastanies) is a railway stop in Kastanies, Greece.[3] It was opened in 1971 by the OSE. It is one of the northernmost railway stops in Greece, close to the Turkish border.[4] lies 1.1 km (0.68 mi) from the village center, down an unnamed road on the edge of the village. The journey from Kastanies to Alexandroupoli takes around 128 mins.[5]
History
The station opened in 1971 as part of Greek efforts to create a passing loop for the CO. The then SEK designed and constructed a 9 km (5.6 mi) direct connection between Nea Vyssa and Marasia within the Greek borders, bypassing Karaağaç. The new line section included Kastanies railway station and a new bridge over the river Ardas.[6] Karaağaç railway station was abandoned, the track lifted and the building converted to other use.
Facilities
The stations is equipped solely with a waiting room on the single platform. The unstaffed halt has been the victim of repeated graffiti and vandalism.
Services
As of 2020[update] the stop is served by only one daily pair of local trains to/from Alexandroupoli.[3] There are currently no services to Svilengrad.
Stop layout
Ground level | Exit | |
Level Ε1 | Side platform, doors will open on the right/left | |
Platform 1Α | towards Alexandroupoli (Nea Vyssa) → | |
Platform 1Β | towards Ormenio (Marasia) ← |
References
- ^ "Home". gaiaose.com.
- ^ a b "Annexes". Network Statement (PDF) (2023 ed.). Athens: Hellenic Railways Organization. 17 January 2023. p. 5-6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ a b Myrtsidis, Diamantis (2021). Η Ιστορία του Σιδηροδρόμου στον Έβρο (The History of Evros Railway) (in greek) (2nd ed.). Nea Vyssa: Myrtsidis. pp. 226–227. ISBN 978-618-00-3174-4.
- ^ http://www.greece.com/photos/destinations/Thrace/Evros/Town/Kastanies/Kastanies_Train_Station/13716672 [bare URL]
- ^ "Trains Kirki - Alexandroupoli: Timetables and prices | Virail".
- ^ I. Zartaloudis; D. Karatolos; D. Koutelidis; G. Nathenas; S. Fasoulas; A. Filippoupolitis (1997). Οι Ελληνικοί Σιδηρόδρομοι (Hellenic Railways) (in Greek). Μίλητος (Militos). p. 126. ISBN 960-8460-07-7.
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