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Trains in Greece Gradually Back on Track After Rail Tragedy

Trains in Greece went back into gradual operation on Wednesday following the rail tragedy at Tempi on February 28 that cost the lives of 57 people and injured scores more. The gradual reopening of the railway system was announced by...

Greek Trains to Restart Operation Gradually from March 22

Greek trains will restart operations gradually from March 22, beginning with the suburban railroad lines between Piraeus, Athens, and the International Airport, freight trains between Athens and Thessaloniki, and specific local lines in Greece. State Minister responsible for Infrastructure and...

Greece in Mourning as Train Disaster Death Toll Rises to 57

Greece is in mourning following the train disaster at Tempi near Larissa on Tuesday that killed at least 57 people and injured dozens more. Several more people are missing. A passenger train and a cargo train were involved in the...

1.9 KM Train Breaks Record for World’s Longest

A Swiss railway company claimed the record for the world's longest passenger train this past weekend. Its trip was on one of the most spectacular journeys through the Alps. Rhaetian Railway (RhB) conducted its world record attempt on Saturday. The...

Coronavirus: Athens Public Transport Services Cut as Ridership Drops by Half

The Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA) on Monday announced a special timetable ifor all public transport, with fewer trains and buses due to the special-purpose leave taken by drivers based on the Legislative Act outlining emergency measures for the...

Athens Railway Turns 150: Flashback to When History Was Made (Photos)

The Piraeus-Kifissia Electric Railway, known to most as the "Ilektrikos" has been in operation for almost 150 years, during which time it has significantly transformed the world of transportation for Athenians and travelers alike. What started off as a transportation...

Italian Railways and Skoda Interested in Greek Railway Maintenance Company

Italian railways Ferrovie dello Stato Italiano SpA and Skoda Transportation SA were the two investment groups which submitted expression of interest for the purchase of 100 percent stake of Rosco SA, the Greek railway rolling stock maintenance company, Hellenic...

Greek Rail Strike from Friday July 8 Until Tuesday July 12

Rail services in Greece will be suspended from Friday July 8 until next Tuesday July 12 due to strike action by TRAINOSE workers. The strike will affect trains throughout Greece, including the Proastiakos service that runs to Athens airport....