Striking rail workers paralysed Greece‘s train services on Thursday in protest at government management of the network, saying it contributed to the fatal collision that killed at least 47.
Announcing the 24-hour shutdown, the rail union federation denounced a “lack of respect towards Greece’s rail network by successive governments over the years, which led to this tragic result”.
“Unfortunately, our constant requests for more permanent staff, improved training and, above all, the introduction of modern safety technology, were all just ditched,” the rail federation said.
The collision of a freight train with a passenger train carrying over 350 people is Greece’s worst rail disaster ever.
