Trial proceedings for the Tempi train tragedy continue in Larissa

On November 2, 2026, the 46th session of the trial concerning the February 28, 2023, train collision in Tempi took place at the Gaiopolis complex in Larissa. The proceedings focused on testimonies from victims' relatives and survivors, highlighting the systemic failures of the Greek railway network. Vangelis Vlachos, brother of victim Vaios Vlachos, testified about the long-standing safety deficiencies in the infrastructure, including the 2019 failure of the remote control system, and criticized the authorities for the alleged alteration of the accident site.

Survivors Kalliopi Kalaitzidou and Angelos Fanourakis also provided emotional accounts of the crash. Kalaitzidou described the intense heat and fire following the collision, while Fanourakis recounted his experience as a passenger in the second carriage. Outside the courthouse, portraits of the 57 victims were displayed alongside an image of survivor Gerasimos Georgiadis with the message "I am present," serving as a memorial to those lost.

Vlachos expressed his trust in the judicial process while demanding accountability for those responsible for the "predetermined crime." The court continues to investigate the conditions that led to the deaths and the subsequent handling of the disaster site as the legal proceedings move forward.