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Diakopto–Kalavryta railway suspension and local protests

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Diakopto–Kalavryta rack railway suspension and local protests

The suspension of the Diakopto–Kalavryta rack railway, in effect since March 12, 2026, has escalated from technical inquiries to local protests and formal political questioning. The Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) has formally requested accountability from the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport regarding the suspension of the Diakopto–Kalavryta rack railway. The line has been out of service for seven months following a March 2026 decision based on safety concerns. TEE President Evangelos Karachalias is Transport, calling for an investigation into Hellenic Railways to identify potential administrative failures. The Chamber TEE President Evangelos Karachalias is seeking a comprehensive funded restoration plan with a binding timeline and clarification on whether geological and hydrological risks from the August 2023 fires were properly adequately addressed. Additionally, the The TEE is seeking information regarding a recent also noted that an October 2, 2026, action by the Court of Audit that reportedly blocked a planned Programmatic Agreement. Local opposition has intensified, with residents and organizations organizing public assemblies in Diakopto and demonstrations at the Kalavryta Court to protest the economic and historical impact of the shutdown. The Municipality of Kalavryta has requested a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Transport to seek solutions. In Parliament, Member of Parliament Sia Anagnostopoulou has formally questioned the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport regarding the absence of secured funding and a clear restoration timeline. Anagnostopoulou highlighted that a decision by the Audit Court to cancel a safety study contract between the Region of Western Greece and the TEE has caused further delays. She is seeking clarity on environmental compliance, geological risk assessments, and the total economic cost of the prolonged suspension.

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  1. 2026-10-19 16:50 UTC Diakopto–Kalavryta railway suspension and local protests
  2. 2026-10-14 21:46 UTC Diakopto–Kalavryta rack railway suspension

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