Rail workers say mismanagement of the network contributed to a collision that killed at least 47 people. Read more at straitstimes.com.
ATHENS - Striking rail workers paralysed Greece’s train services on Thursday in protest at government management of the network, saying it contributed to the fatal collision that killed at least 47.
“Unfortunately, our constant requests for more permanent staff, improved training and, above all, the introduction of modern safety technology, were all just ditched,” the rail federation said.It has sparked angry protests alleging government negligence in overseeing the rail network.
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