Feb 26 • 21:12 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

OSE: Full restoration of damage due to sabotage on telemanagement and signaling wires

The damage caused by unknown individuals to the telemanagement and signaling wires between the Platy and Aiginiou stations has been fully restored by Greek Railways (OSE).

Greek Railways (OSE) has announced the complete restoration of damages to the telemanagement and signaling wires caused by acts of sabotage yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred between the Platy and Aiginiou stations, prompting a swift response from technical teams who assessed the damage and confirmed it was due to vandalism. Specialized OSE crews worked tirelessly to repair the affected systems, ensuring they were safe before reinstating normal operations.

Following the completion of repair work and mandatory safety checks, both telemanagement and signaling systems have resumed standard functionality. The prompt action taken by OSE highlights the importance of maintaining railway integrity, especially after incidents of tampering that could significantly disrupt services and endanger public safety.

In the wake of this incident, OSE is collaborating with relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the sabotage. Additionally, the head of the Thessaloniki Appeals Prosecutor's Office, Leonidas Nikolopoulos, has ordered a preliminary investigation, indicating a serious approach to addressing this vandalism, which poses risks to public transportation and safety.

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