2004 Olympic Games: An opportunity for Athens A chance for Attiko Metro

摘要

The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. After having traveled around the world for more than a century, the Games are returning this year to Athens, a city with more than 4 million inhabitants. Transportation is very critical for the Olympic Games, as it is for every large event The daily transfer of thousands of spectators, staff, journalists among others, is a complex challenge and it will largely determine the success of the Games. This article draws a broad picture of the preparation for this event in terms of network extensions, rolling stock, maintenance, crowd management, passenger information, and staff, among others.