On March 22, train and Suburban routes will be restarted and yesterday Monday the Railway Safety Coordinating Center met on the measures for the safe passage of trains.

It was decided that the trains would run at different times during the night, so that there was no possibility of them crossing at points where the line was single-tracked.

In all train and suburban routes, there will strictly be two train drivers and at least one attendant, while there will be two station masters, in stations where until now, there was only one.

The issue of fire safety and fire detection in tunnels, radio communications and lighting in tunnels were also discussed. It was decided to carry out preparedness exercises on paper as well as in the field with emergency response scenarios and the Police, Fire and Emergency Services will participate.

The itineraries that start again from Wednesday, March 22

  • The Piraeus Suburban – Airport – Liosia – Chalkida
  • The Thessaloniki – Florina & Drama section
  • Alexandroupoli – Xanthi
  • the Suburban Patras – Rio

At the same time, two pairs of commercial trains will start.

The measures for the safe passage of trains

They will move at different times at night so that there is no possibility of them crossing at points where the line is single-tracked (such as in the Oinoi – Tithorea section where remote control works are being carried out).

Starting tomorrow, there will be strictly two train drivers and at least one conductor on all routes and the suburban train, but also two station masters at stations where until now there was one such as in Paleofarsalo, Litochoro, Platy.

In addition, the speed is reduced in sections that are not covered by signaling.

Speed ​​reduction:

  • 80 km in suburban/commercial
  • 100 km on passenger trains

Gradual installation by Hellenic Train of recorders on trains with the possibility of recording cabin communications between drivers and OSE traffic staff (station masters, traffic controllers and remote controllers).

The infrastructure is being upgraded with the completion of the signaling and remote control projects of the main axis, while a tender for the redevelopment and maintenance of the tunnels will be announced immediately.