Larissa–Volos railway

The railway from Larissa to Volos (Greek: Σιδηροδρομική γραμμή Λαρίσης - Βόλου, romanized: Sidirodromikí grammí Lárisas - Vólou) is a standard-gauge railway that connects Larissa with the coastal port city of Volos in Thessaly, Greece. It is Thessaly's most important regional line after the Palaiofarsalos–Kalambaka railway. As a branch line of the Piraeus–Platy railway, its western terminus at Larissa provides connections to Athens and Thessaloniki.

Larissa–Volos railway
Volos station 1995
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerThessaly Railways (1884-1955),
Hellenic Railways Organisation (Lines),
GAIAOSE (Station and trains)
LocaleGreece (Thessaly)
Termini
Stations7 (1 out of use)
Service
TypeRegional railway
ServicesRegional
Operator(s)Hellenic Train
History
Opened1884 (metre gauge)
1960 (standard gauge)
Technical
Line length60.76 km (37.75 mi)
Number of tracksSingle track
CharacterSecondary
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
ElectrificationNo
Operating speed100 km/h (62 mph) (highest)
Route map

km
Line to Thessaloniki
0.0
Larissa
Line to Athens
23.4
Kypseli
29.1
Armenio
32.9
Stefanovikeio
to Palaiofarsalos
41.5
Velestino
55.6
Melissiatika
61.2
Volos
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