Dekeleia railway station


Dekeleia railway station is a railway station near the Tatoi Airport in the municipality of Acharnes, Athens, Greece. Located on the Piraeus-Platy railway at the 24.961 kilometres from the Piraeus Port Railway Station. The station was reopened on 6 May 2005, after a refurbishment and features two side platforms. It is owned by OSE, but service are provided by TrainOSE, through Proastiakos from Athens to Chalcis.

History

Opened on 8 March 1904, The station building is elaborate for such a small station, however, since it was formerly used to service the nearby Tatoi Palace, the summer residence of the Greek Royal Family. The station was originally named Tatoi, but was renamed at an unknown date.
The Amnizia Railfan Club's Amnizia Railroad Club is housed within the station building.

Service

The station is served by Proastiakos, with frequent services to Athens Central Station, Oinoi and Chalcis.

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