Mass Protests Mark Second Anniversary of Greece's Deadliest Train Crash

Hundreds of thousands demand accountability and improved safety measures as anger over the 2023 Tempi train disaster persists.

Over 300,000 people participated in nationwide protests and strikes to honor the 57 victims of the 2023 Tempi train crash and demand justice.
The disaster, involving a head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train carrying illegal hazardous materials, has been attributed to human error and systemic railway failures.
Clashes between demonstrators and police were reported in Athens and Thessaloniki, with tear gas deployed after some protesters threw incendiary devices.
Critics accuse the Greek government of delaying investigations and covering up key evidence, with 40 individuals now facing charges but trials yet to begin.
Privatization of Greece's railways and severe staff cuts are cited by unions and experts as contributing factors to the ongoing safety issues and lack of accountability.