We have placed Insurance for the construction of the 9.6 km-long line (the central section of the new line), which passes underground, below the main road arteries and the city centre. Part of the project were also the construction of 13 stations, a 50,000 square meter depot for rolling stock together with a workshop for maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment. The Thessaloniki Metro is fully automated and equipped with an on-board assistant and will operate with CBTC (Communications-Based Train Control) signaling technology. The approximately 5 Km extension to Kalamaria has reduced the journey time between Mikra Station and the centre of Thessaloniki to 15 minutes. It is expected to be used by more than 65,000 passengers a day.