The JV J&P AVAX, Ghella and Alstom Transport signed the EUR344 million contract for the 7.6 km extension of Line 3 of the Athens metro from Aghia Marina to Piraeus, including six new stations. The central 6.5 km section of tunnel will be TBM-excavated, with traditional method used at both ends. Contact Attiki Metro, fax +30 106 792219, e-mail ksaiti@ametro.gr. Visit www.ametro.gr/page/default.asp?la=2&id=383, www.jp-avax.gr, www.ghella.it and www.alstom.com. 11/12.