Greece Marks Train Crash Anniversary with Strikes and Protests

Nationwide demonstrations demand justice and rail safety reforms two years after the deadly collision that killed 57 people.

The February 28, 2023, crash involved a head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train near Larissa, killing 57 people, most of them students.
An inquiry by Greece's Air and Rail Accident Investigation Authority found systemic safety failures, outdated infrastructure, and human error as key factors in the disaster.
Investigators highlighted a lack of automated safety controls, poor staff training, and insufficient investment in the rail system, exacerbated by austerity measures during the 2010-18 financial crisis.
Families of victims and unions are organizing demonstrations in over 200 cities worldwide, with strikes shutting down schools, transportation, and public services across Greece.
Public anger remains high, with accusations of a government cover-up, skepticism over the judicial investigation, and demands for accountability and safety reforms.