On February 28, STASY, the Urban Transport Company of Athens, will participate in a work stoppage as part of commemorative actions for the three-year anniversary of the deadly train accident in Tempi that resulted in the deaths of 57 individuals. In a public announcement, STASY provided details on the altered operational hours of the ISAP metro line, which will run from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM to facilitate protesters wishing to attend the memorial events.

The anniversary serves as a reminder of the continued grief over the loss of lives in the Tempi tragedy and the echo of demand for accountability and justice remains strong. This announcement highlights the anger of the families and survivors who feel that efforts to cover up the responsibilities for the accident are ongoing. Furthermore, it also pays tribute to colleagues within STASY who have lost their lives in unfortunate incidents while on duty, underlining the seriousness of workplace safety concerns.

In their statement, STASY emphasized the importance of remembering both the victims of the Tempi disaster and their fallen colleagues, advocating for improved staffing and modern safety systems. This commemoration reflects a larger public sentiment urging for reforms and accountability in public transport safety, enhancing discussions on necessary actions to prevent future incidents similar to the Tempi accident.