Train crash protests in Greece: Millions march with the slogan 'we want justice'

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in the capital, Athens, to demand justice on the second anniversary of the train crash in Greece that claimed the lives of 57 people. Due to strikes held across the country, flights, train and ferry services were canceled, and public transport was largely disrupted.  

Protesters who gathered at Syntagma Square in Athens expressed their reaction to the government with slogans of 'We want justice'. Many businesses closed their shutters to support the demonstrations, which were led by families who lost their loved ones in the crash.  

Yannis Panagopoulos, President of the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE), the largest labor union in Greece, stated the following in his speech:

'The full truth must be revealed, and those responsible must be held accountable, no matter how high their positions may be.'

REPORT ON THE TRAIN CRASH RELEASED

On February 23, 2023, 57 people lost their lives when a passenger train and a commercial train collided in the town of Tempi in the Thessaly region. The official report released yesterday stated that the accident occurred due to human error, staff shortages, inadequate railway infrastructure, and a lack of training.  

Protests held in more than 300 cities across the country and abroad brought life to a standstill in Greece. The Greek public expressed their demand for justice regarding the accident and their reaction to infrastructure problems during the demonstrations.