TRAM Railway Operator in Athens GREECE The tram network has 48 stops of which three, the ones in «SYNTAGMA», «SEF» and «ASKLI ... PIO VOULAS» are terminal stations. In 16 of those that passenger platforms are located in the center, in 30 of those the platforms are on the side while at «SEF» and in «ASKLIPIO VOULAS» there are two central ones. Each stop is equipped with seats and overhead covers for the waiting areas, a visual and speaker type of information system, ticket issuance and validation machines, housing for the electronic equipment, announcement boards with informative material (i.e. maps), a clock, waste disposal containers, lighting and closed circuit tv. An electronic system for informing the passengers is installed which generates electronic announcements from the speakers in addition to digital screens which indicate the exact time of arrival of the tram, delays or changes in the routes as well as other information. There is also an emergency telephone which is used to communicate with the Control Center in the case of emergencies or when works are performed on the network. read more