A Greek-Swiss initiative is advancing plans to revive parts of the historic Peloponnese railway network, which has largely stood idle since regular passenger services were suspended in 2011.
Once central to the region’s economic and social life, the railway carried goods ranging from food and fertilizers to mail and newspapers and connected remote mountain communities with the outside world. Today, about 500 kilometers of the original metric-gauge network remain, along with more than 150 stations, some abandoned and deteriorating.
The effort is led by the Hellenic Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage (ELLET) with support from Swiss railway experts, academics and institutions. A symbolic train journey between Asprochoma and Kalamata earlier this month highlighted the project.
ELLET announced support from the Transport Ministry for a pilot reopening of part of the line. Organizers envision gradual restoration for passenger and tourist use, emphasizing the railway’s social value and regional development potential.
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