Railway workers to strike Thursday over safety demands
Rail workers will hold a 24-hour strike on Thursday to protest the government’s failure to improve safety after the deadly February 2023 Tempe train crash.
The strike, declared legal by the courts, will disrupt Hellenic Train services nationwide, including suburban routes, though Athens metro Line 3, running to and from the airport, will operate as usual.
Workers are demanding the implementation of safety proposals, the replacement of outdated trains, better training for drivers and technicians, and more staff.
Unions say Hellenic Train must invest in safer, more efficient transport and improved working conditions. Emergency staff will operate some routes to reduce disruptions.
Unions plan to meet with Hellenic Train management after the strike to set a timeline for implementing changes following the court’s decision to uphold their right to call Thursday’s strike.
