Incident Details
On October 5, railway workers from the Panhellenic Union of Traction Personnel (PEPE) will go on strike for 24-hours across Greece. The strike calls for improved workplace safety standards to prevent future accidents. This comes after two trains nearly collided in Agioi Anargyroi after an error by the stationmaster.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to confirm travel arrangements and contact the relevant train operator for more details. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.