Authorities are moving to overhaul the nation’s rail system with a new bill set to be presented before Easter.
Alternate Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis is advancing the proposal, which is based on recommendations from National Organization for the Investigation of Air and Rail Accidents (EODASAM).
The bill includes immediate measures to recruit and retrain staff, increase funding, and partner with a major European company for network maintenance, all aimed at a much-needed rail system relaunch.
The proposal comes in response to public concern following the deadly Tempe train collision in February, 2023.
Critics questioned the accuracy of current GPS tracking, which has shown significant deviations. “Citizens deserve real-time, precise train information,” a government spokesperson said, emphasizing the need for rapid improvements to ensure passenger safety.
The bill also seeks to restore trust by providing citizens with live train tracking via a new Gov.gr application, promising centimeter-level precision.
This system will equip stationmasters and passengers with immediate updates and heightened accountability, signaling a decisive move to rebuild public confidence in the rail network.
Kyranakis described the proposal as a “bold step” in a series of reforms, aiming to mirror successes in other state-run sectors. The bill is expected to be debated in the ministerial council before advancing to Parliament.