Greece General Strike: How public transport will operate on March 8

Social groups are joining the general strike to demand justice for the 57 victims of the train collision in Tempi and a thorough investigation into the causes of the disaster, bringing o justice to all those involved without exception, whether the station master, the executives of the train and railway companies as well as politicians.

On 24-hour strike are, among others, civil servants, teachers, hospital doctors, as well as workers at public transport means, including those in trains and ferries/ships.

However, some public transport means will operate at certain hours to facilitate people to join the protest rallies.

Public Transport 24h Strike & Work Stoppages

Metro Line 1 (ubran train ISAP), Tram will operate 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Metro Lines 2 and 3 will operate from 12 noon – 4 p.m.

Buses in Athens & Thessaloniki, trolley buses and Proastiakos on a 24-hour strike

The 60 intercity bus lines KTEL will operate as usual

Ships and ferries from Piraeus are on 24h strike from 00:01 Wednesday until Wednesday midnight

Trains continue their 48-hour strike until 6 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2023.

There were some reports about a strike by taxi drivers. In a statement on Tuesday evening, their union SATA has called its members to participate in the protest rally and a pre-gathering at 10:30 a.m.

* If you plan to travel by sea, check with local port authorities and travel agents.

* Regarding travelling by train, one should note that the government is reportedly considering halting train traffic for two weeks or up to a month until some safety measures are implemented. There may be some gov’t announcement tomorrow, Wednesday.

Pharmacies in Attica and Thessaloniki strike on March 8

Pharmacists in Attica announced a four-hour work stoppage on Wednesday in support of a strike caused by the aftermath of the Tempe train disaster.

Pharmaceutical Association of Attica said pharmacies would be closed from 11:00 to 15:00.

Their colleagues in Thessaloniki said they would strike from 11:30 to 14:30.

On-duty pharmacies will cooperate during business breaks.