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Tens of Thousands Protest in Greece Demanding Rail Safety Justice

2/28/2026

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On February 28, 2026, tens of thousands protested in Athens and other cities to commemorate the 2023 train crash that killed 57 people, mostly students, and highlighted safety lapses in Greece's rail network.
Demonstrators demanded justice ahead of a criminal trial set for next month.
Workers halted trains and ferries to join the rallies, where they laid flowers and displayed banners calling for accountability.
The government denies wrongdoing and has promised comprehensive railway reforms by 2027.

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On February 28, 2026, tens of thousands protested in Athens and other cities to commemorate the 2023 train crash that killed 57 people, mostly students, and highlighted safety lapses in Greece's rail network.
Demonstrators demanded justice ahead of a criminal trial set for next month.
Workers halted trains and ferries to join the rallies, where they laid flowers and displayed banners calling for accountability.
The government denies wrongdoing and has promised comprehensive railway reforms by 2027.