Athens Metro Expansion Visualized | Full History | 1869-2026

Explore the complete history and future of the Athens Metro network in this ultimate map animation! From the opening of the first steam-operated railway in 1869 to the massive modern expansions and the radical new updates of April 2026. Timecodes: 00:00 — Line 1 opened as a single-track steam railway 00:29 — The Birth of Athens Metro: Line 1 (1904) 02:04 — Lines 2 & 3 Enter the Map 04:42 — Building Line 4: Current Progress & Sections 06:03 — Plans to expand Line 1 and Line 2 06:45 — Update April 2026: new Line 5 and Line 6 In this video, we visualize the evolution of Athens’ underground transit system. We’ll cover: The humble beginnings of Line 1 (Green Line) in the 19th century. The construction of Line 2 (Red) and Line 3 (Blue) for the 2004 Olympic Games. The ongoing realization of the brand-new Line 4 (Orange Line), including Sections A, B, C, D, and E. The major 2026 updates. See how Greece’s capital is transforming its urban mobility to serve millions of passengers by 2045. If you enjoy cartography, urban planning, and transit history, don't forget to Like and Subscribe to support more geography and global logistics content!