GRTwo new intercity trains of the HTR 412 – Blues IC type are expected to enhance service on the Athens-Thessaloniki rail route by late 2026, following testing and approval processes. The deployment depends on the supply of 23 new Alstom Coradia Stream trains and the completion of railway restoration work scheduled for this summer. Officials remain uncertain whether the necessary safety system licenses will be finalized in time, raising concerns about the project's timeline.
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