On Sunday morning, the train of the tooth railway operating the Diakopto – Kalavryta route was stopped due to a technical problem.
The train 1330, as reported by the Hellenic Train, was stopped at 10:28 in the area.
Immediately mobilized a backup train, accompanied by a Hellenic Train technical staff, who arrived at 11:26, with the aim of towing the immobilized train. However, due to the severity of the damage, towing was not possible.
The competent authorities and civil protection were immediately informed, while the Fire Service was traveled with a backup from Diakopto in order to ensure the safe landing and transfer of 101 passengers.
With the help and supervision of the Fire Department, at 13:50 the passenger transfer was completed to the backup, which returned safely to Diakopto. There, a Bus of Hellenic Train was expected to serve those passengers who wanted to go to Kalavryta, the original destination of the route, offering water and soft drinks.
The Hellenic Train notes that throughout the wait, its staff was next to travelers, taking care of their safety, as well as providing constant information on the development of the incident.
Due to the incident, the next routes of the trains 1332, 1336, 1333 and 1337 will not take place.
The Hellenic Train explores the causes of the incident and warmly thanks the authorities for their immediate assistance, as well as the passenger public for understanding and cooperation.
Source: Skai
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