Hellenic Train reveals cargo details of fatal Tempe train

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Hellenic Train released a statement on Thursday, January 30, detailing the cargo of the freight train involved in the deadly Tempe crash.

The 13-car train’s load included wide iron lamination products (sheet metal) in the first three derailed cars, followed by food preparations and foodstuffs in the 4th to 7th wagons. Beers were carried in the 8th and 9th wagons, iron wires in the 10th and 11th, and empty containers in the 12th and 13th wagons.

Photo: Vaggelis Kousioras / AP.

The company emphasised that the cargo was properly documented and in compliance with national and international regulations, with all records provided to authorities.

Hellenic Train reiterated its commitment to full cooperation in the ongoing investigation, noting that the cargo details had previously been clarified in a Greek Parliament inquiry.

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