GOCNSW expresses support ahead of anniversary for Tempi train tragedy

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The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales (GOCNSW) has issued a message of solidarity ahead of the second anniversary of the Tempi train tragedy on February 28. Protests are planned across the world, including in capital cities in Australia.

Full message in English:

The President, Board of Directors and members of the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales express our sincere and profound condolences to the families of the deceased, mainly children, who lost their lives in the terrible Tempe accident. We also express our support and solidarity with the struggle of the families of the victims to investigate the causes that caused this fatal accident.

  • It is unacceptable for the Government, after two years since the accident, that the investigation has not yet been completed and that there is no clear decision on what happened that day, and who is responsible for the accident. 
  • The Government should not cover up the causes that caused this terrible accident, and that those responsible should be held accountable and punished, whoever they may be. 
  • The Government should take measures to prevent such tragic and fatal accidents from happening again in the future and finally, that a deep cut and reform of the railways of our Homeland be made. 
  • We also raise our voices together with the voices of the families of the victims and the Greek people in the protest of 28th February 2025 for the investigation of the accident and we stand as helpers next to them. 

We, the Greeks of distant Australia, will support in every way possible the struggle of the families of the victims for justice and we hope that the appropriate measures will be taken to prevent another “Tempi tragedy” from happening again. 

With patriotic greetings

From the Board of Directors of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW.

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