We almost had another tragedy on Friday morning. Two trains almost collided after they mistakenly moved on a single line, in opposite directions, following orders received from the stations on either side.
One of the two drivers realized what was about to happen and avoided the collision. The Panhellenic Union of Traction Personnel denounces the event in a statement.
Their announcement in detail:
“This morning, 13/9, trains 1210 and 1307 almost collided head-on, between Athens and Agios Anargyro as they were moving in a single line, in the opposite direction, following orders they received from the stations on either side.
The collision was averted as the driver of 1210 realized the mistake in the orders given to the 2 trains when the driver of 1307 proceeded to announce his passage from Agioi Anargyroi station.
Today we could have a really, and not superficially, serious incident, which was avoided thanks to the professionalism and dedication of the train drivers who realized what was about to happen.
At this point, we should inform you that the driver of 1210, who realized the mistake and prevented the collision, is the President of our Union, who a few months ago was personally attacked by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, with a relevant announcement that specifically stated , on the occasion of a violation of a red signal: “the same person who, as a train driver, violates a signal endangering the safety of citizens, in his trade union capacity signs notices for the safety of passengers”.
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