Tanagra railway station

Τανάγρα
Tanagra
General information
LocationTanagra 320 09
Boeotia
Greece
Coordinates38°20′24″N 23°34′53″E / 38.3400200°N 23.5814000°E / 38.3400200; 23.5814000
Owned byGAIAOSE[1]
Operated byHellenic Train
LinePiraeus–Platy railway
Platforms2?
Tracks2
Train operatorsHellenic Train
Construction
Structure typeat-grade
Platform levels1
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Accessible
Other information
Websitehttp://www.ose.gr/en/
History
Opened2016?
Electrified25 kV 50 Hz AC[2]
Services
Preceding station Hellenic Train Following station
Oinoi
towards Athens
G1
Athens-Leianokladi via Bralos
Thebes
towards Leianokladi
Location
Tanagra
Location within Greece

Tanagra railway station (Greek: Σιδηροδρομικός σταθμός Τανάγρας, romanizedSidirodromikós stathmós Tanagra) is the railway station the serves the town of Schimatari and nearby Tanagra 6.3 kilometres (3.9 mi) in Boeotia, Greece. It is situated just off the junction of the Piraeus–Platy railway and the branch line to Chalcis (Oinoi–Chalcis railway), however, neither of these services call at the station. It is owned by GAIAOSE[1], but services are provided by Hellenic Train, with Regional services. Today Hellenic Train operates just 2 daily Regional trains[3] to Athens and Leianokladi.[4] The station lies close to an airforce base. The station is close to Tanagra airforce base.

History

The station opened in 2016. Despite its name, the station only serves the settlement of Schimatari. In July 2022, the station began being served by Hellenic Train, the rebranded TranOSE.[5]

In September 2023, due in part to storm Danial services were severely disrupted between Oinoi - Tithorea when power was disrupted on that section of line, which led to long delays thought the evening.[6]

On 1 July 2025, Hellenic Train took the decision closed the staffed ticket offices.[7] The local government of Levadia strongly criticised the move, calling it unacceptable as it reduces service quality and makes travel harder for elderly passengers, people with disabilities, and those without access to digital ticketing.[8] Mayor Dimitris Karamanis[9] described the station as having an “image of abandonment”: no waiting hall with air-conditioning, non-functioning toilets, with other rooms just locked up. The Municipality representatives have requested a meeting[10] with the management of Hellenic Train and the decision be reversed, for the station to be staffed properly, and for broader improvements to services, timetables, and infrastructure and reserves the right to take any appropriate action to defend the rights of its citizens.[11]

On 14 September 2025, at 05:45 Hellenic Railways informed passengers that due to a technical problem, services would be disrupted between Thebes and Davleia railway station.[12] The disruption, which Hellenic Railways reported was due to damage to communication systems was reperiad in less than 18 hours.[13]

The station buildings are owned by GAIAOSE, which since 3 October 2001 owns most railway stations in Greece: the company was also in charge of rolling stock from December 2014 until October 2025, when Greek Railways (the owner of the Piraeus–Platy railway) took over that responsibility.[1][14]

Facilities

As of (2020) the station has waiting rooms.

Service

The station is served by a-per of Regional services to Athens and Leianokladi, at 08:35 and 20:07 respectably.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Ιστορικό Εταιρείας" [Company History]. GAIAOSE (in Greek). Athens. Archived from the original on 1 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference ose-ns-2023 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Δρομολόγια ΤΡΑΙΝΟΣΕ".
  4. ^ TrainOSE 2013 timetable Archived January 19, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "TrainOSE renamed Hellenic Train, eyes expansion". Kathimerini. 2 July 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Brakes on trains and infrastructure damage from Daniel, engine room maintenance and rude ticket agents". Athens Transport (in Greek). 7 September 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Απαράδεκτο το κλείσιμο των εκδοτηρίων εισιτηρίων στον σιδηροδρομικό σταθμό Λιβαδειάς". STEREA NEWS (in Greek). 9 July 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Απαράδεκτο το κλείσιμο των εκδοτηρίων εισιτηρίων στο σιδηροδρομικό σταθμό Λιβαδειάς | Sirios FM" (in Greek). 9 July 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Απαράδεκτο το κλείσιμο των εκδοτηρίων εισιτηρίων στον σιδηροδρομικό σταθμό Λιβαδειάς". STEREA NEWS (in Greek). 9 July 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Απαράδεκτο το κλείσιμο των εκδοτηρίων εισιτηρίων στο σιδηροδρομικό σταθμό Λιβαδειάς | Sirios FM" (in Greek). 9 July 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Απαράδεκτο το κλείσιμο των εκδοτηρίων εισιτηρίων στον σιδηροδρομικό σταθμό Λιβαδειάς". STEREA NEWS (in Greek). 9 July 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  12. ^ ertnews.gr, Συντακτική ομάδα (15 September 2025). "Βλάβη στο τηλεδιοικούμενο δίκτυο του ΟΣΕ λόγω δολιοφθοράς – Πλήρης αποκατάσταση σε λιγότερο από 18 ώρες". ertnews.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  13. ^ ertnews.gr, Συντακτική ομάδα (15 September 2025). "Βλάβη στο τηλεδιοικούμενο δίκτυο του ΟΣΕ λόγω δολιοφθοράς – Πλήρης αποκατάσταση σε λιγότερο από 18 ώρες". ertnews.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  14. ^ Law 4313/2014, 17 December 2014 (FEK A' 261/17.12.2014). Archived from the original on 1 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2026.