Tanagra railway station

Tanagra railway station (Greek: Σιδηροδρομικός σταθμός Τανάγρας, romanized: Sidirodromikós stathmós Tanagra) is the railway station the serves the town of Schimatari and nearby Tanagra6.3 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 OSE, but services are provided by Hellenic Train, with Regional services. Today Hellenic Train operates just 4 daily Regional trains[2] to Athens and Leianokladi.[3] The station lies close to an airforce base.

Τανάγρα
Tanagra
General information
LocationTanagra 320 09
Boeotia
Greece
Coordinates38°20′24″N 23°34′53″E
Owned byOSE
Line(s)Piraeus–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 AC, 50 Hz[1]
Services
Preceding station Hellenic Train Following station
Oinoi
towards Athens
Regional Thebes
towards Leianokladi
Location
Tanagra is located in Greece
Tanagra
Tanagra
Location within Greece

History

The station opened in 2016. Despite its name, the station only serves the settlement of Schimatari.

Facilities

As of (2020) the station has waiting rooms and a staffed booking office. The station has a buffet, as well as toilets and parking. Taxi rank is also available, with platform shelters on the island platform.

Service

The station is served by Regional services to Athens and Leianokladi.

References


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