There will be no passenger train services on Thursday due to a 24-hour strike, as a union representing workers is demanding that safety upgrades are implemented

The deadly rail disaster is still considered as a distinct and festering 'thorn in the side' of the current center-right Mitsotakis government

Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) employee was jailed for 17 months; he will be under house arrest while awaiting trial for the Tempi collision

Greek Fire Service investigative officers and a senior officer also face charges for breach of duty.

Operator Hellenic Train said no serious injuries were reported. Routes along the Oinoi - Halkida - Oinoi line will be covered by buses