On February 28, 2026, a nationwide 24-hour strike is planned in Greece to honor the victims of the tragic railway disaster in Tempe. This strike has been organized by the Hellenic Federation of Railway Workers and Fixed Track Systems, which emphasizes the need for safety and accountability within the railway sector. The railway operator, Hellenic Train, has announced that no services will be operational throughout the country due to the strike.

The strike is described as a 'cry of responsibility and memory,' aiming to raise awareness about the working conditions of railway employees and public transport workers, who continue to face pressure due to understaffing. The statement from the federation underscores the importance of this mobilization, expressing a collective demand from workers to prevent further casualties and to ensure that safety does not become an accepted norm within their working environment.

In addition to commemorating the victims, the strike highlights critical demands for improvements in safety protocols, staffing levels, and working conditions within the transport sector. This mobilization seeks not only to honor those lost but also to implement necessary changes to protect future passengers and workers, indicating a serious ongoing concern about safety standards within Greece’s railway and public transport services.