After the train accident in Greece, the railway workers decided to continue the strike
The echoes of the train accident that occurred two days ago in Greece, which resulted in the death of 57 people, continue.
The railway workers announced that they decided to continue the strike that began yesterday after the accident.
The Panhellenic Federation of Railway Workers (POS) indicated in a statement that they will write an article covering all issues related to railways on the basis of letters sent to the ministry, companies and political parties in previous years, and will request an appointment. of the Ministry of Transport and political parties on the subject.
Source: AA
24 HOUR STRIKE
In the statement, it was stated that the issue of ensuring the safety of the railways would be discussed in the negotiations, and it was stated that a clear timetable for taking safety measures would be required.
In the statement, it was noted that railways across the country will hold a 24-hour strike today.
Source: AA
FUNERALS WILL BE DELIVERED TO THEIR FAMILIES
According to Greek state television ERT news, the search for 56 people listed as missing in the accident is scheduled for noon today and the third car of the derailed train is scheduled to be lifted by a crane today.
The bodies, whose identity has been determined, are expected to be released today to their relatives.
FIRST FUNERAL TODAY
The first funeral of those who lost their lives in the accident will take place today in Katerini.
According to reports in the Greek press, the mother of a boy, whose funeral will be held today, and the wife of Athina Kaçara, 34, who is traveling on the same train, continue to be treated at the hospital.
Konstandinos Koridopulos, a relative of mechanic Nikos Nalbantis, who was killed in the accident, told SKAI TV that Nalbantis’ father is in prison in Turkey.
Koridopoulos stated that Nalbantis’ father’s sentence will end after Easter in April, saying: “He won’t be able to be at his son’s funeral. I would like to appeal to the state, (Greek Foreign Minister) Nikos Dendias. I wonder if there is anything we can do so he can come (to his father’s funeral).” He said.
THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT HAS RESIGNED
A high-speed passenger train with more than 350 passengers collided with a freight train on Tuesday night, with some cars derailed, crushed and set on fire.
Following the train accident, the manager of a train station in the region was arrested and Greece’s Transport Minister Costas Karamanlis resigned. (AA, REUTERS)