Trial for the Tempi rail tragedy continues in Larissa

On November 2, 2026, the 46th session of the trial concerning the fatal rail accident at Tempi took place at the Gaiopolis complex of the University of Thessaly in Larissa. The legal proceedings address the tragic collision that occurred on the night of February 28, 2023, resulting in the death of 57 people. Photographs of the victims, alongside an image of survivor Gerasimos Georgiadis with the message "I am present," were displayed outside the courtroom as a reminder of the human cost of the disaster.

The session featured the testimony of Vangelis Vlachos, brother of victim Vaios Vlachos. Vlachos detailed his brother’s final hours, criticized the operational conditions of the railway network, and discussed allegations regarding the alteration of the accident scene. He described a lack of safety infrastructure, noting that he had not traveled by train since 2019 due to the poor state of the signaling systems. Vlachos further emphasized the disrespect shown by the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) toward the victims' families, noting that the investigative files provided answers regarding the circumstances of the tragedy.

The trial is ongoing, with testimonies focusing on systemic failures and the lack of basic security protocols at the time of the collision. The proceedings continue to examine the accountability of those responsible for the rail network's operation.