Tempi Train Disaster Report set for Release

09:26 27/2/2025 - Πηγή: iEfimerida

The National Organization for the Investigation of Aviation and Railway Accidents (EOAASA) will present its final report on the Tempe train disaster today.

The release comes just ahead of the second anniversary of the tragedy, which claimed 57 lives and sparked nationwide protests demanding accountability and justice.

The report is expected to address critical aspects of the collision, including the explosion and fireball that followed, the state of railway safety

measures and the actions of the stationmaster on the fateful night.

The findings will be made public despite requests from some victims’ families to delay its release, citing unresolved questions about the authenticity of key evidence.

Lucas Apostolidis, a lawyer representing several victims’ families, formally requested a postponement of the report’s publication in a letter to EOAASA.

Mr. Apostolidis argued that unanswered questions remain, particularly regarding the authenticity of three videos that have surfaced in the media and the conclusions of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) regarding the causes of the explosion.

Despite these concerns, the organization has decided to proceed with the release, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability.

Once published, the report will be forwarded to the investigating magistrate overseeing the case and will become part of the official judicial file.

The findings are expected to play a crucial role in the ongoing legal proceedings, which have been marked by delays and public frustration over the lack of accountability.

The Tempe disaster, which occurred on Feb. 28, 2023, when a passenger train collided head-on with a freight train, remains one of Greece’s deadliest railway accidents.

The tragedy exposed systemic failures in the country’s rail infrastructure and sparked widespread protests calling for reforms and justice for the victims. As the second anniversary approaches, demonstrations are planned in dozens of cities across Greece, reflecting the public’s enduring demand for answers and accountability.

The release of the EOAASA report represents a pivotal moment in the investigation, offering hope for clarity and closure for the victims’ families. However, it also underscores the challenges of addressing long-standing issues in Greece’s railway system and ensuring that such a tragedy is never repeated.

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