On Monday night, train services on the Kiatо - Piraeus railway line were temporarily halted due to a fire in Aspropyrgos, as confirmed by Hellenic Train. The disruption occurred from 20:59 to 21:26 and was ordered by the Fire Service and the Infrastructure Manager OSE – Hellenic Railways. As a result, several trains experienced significant delays including Train 2300 which carried 140 passengers and was delayed by 26 minutes, and Train 1329 with 110 passengers which faced a 54-minute delay at the Aspropyrgos station.

The company Hellenic Train indicated that there could be further delays and cancellations on the Kiatо - Piraeus line as a result of this incident. The affected trains were stranded at various stations, including the 2301 train which was held at Megara with 50 passengers on board and experienced a 4-minute delay. The ongoing situation highlights the responsiveness of transportation authorities in addressing emergency situations while also impacting the schedule of daily commuters reliant on this route.

Authorities are maintaining continuous communication with the involved parties, suggesting an active management of the incident as it unfolds. The implications of such disruptions could affect not only the immediate passenger experience but also have broader repercussions for rail service reliability in the region, especially during high-demand travel periods.