A newly released 178-page report indicates that systemic failures resulted in Greece's deadliest train crash near Tempe in 2023, claiming the lives of 57 individuals. The collision was caused by a station master’s routing error that resulted in passenger and freight trains sharing the same track.
The investigation uncovered persistent safety deficiencies, inadequate staffing, and insufficient training which persist as ongoing risks to rail safety. The public outcry has triggered widespread protests and a general strike, prompting the deployment of 5,000 police officers in Athens in preparation for tomorrow’s demonstrations.