In response to statements by Deputy Minister of Transport, Konstantinos Kyranakis, regarding the traffic accident in the level of railway crossing in anthropthe Municipality of Patras characterizes its allegations in Parliament as “false and non -existent”, accusing him of trying to relocate responsibility and concealment.
The state of the railway and the responsibilities of the governmentThe municipal press release emphasizes that the accident confirms the “criminal responsibilities of the government” on the situation of the railway. It is reported that Mr Kiranakis is trying to make impressions, but the events, the video of the accident and the eyewitnesses deny him. Residents of Patras are well aware of the situation with the suburban, accidents and derailments, as well as the condition of the network and crossings where accidents are constantly occurring.
Problems with marking and bars
The municipality points out that the marking in this passage exists, but it is commonly known that the bars are not sufficiently long, making them not visible. This problem was also highlighted at the recent meeting of the Association of Drivers (PEPE) with the Mayor of Patras, and was notified by their letter.
Unattended infrastructure and timeless claims
The announcement concludes by saying that Mr Kyranakis is trying to “flush” the government’s responsibilities, but reality denies him, as many infrastructure in the country is unruly, without personal and surrender to the “cost-benefit” logic. Concerning the briefing of Mr. Kyranakis to the Municipalities on the new Road Traffic Code, the Municipality of Patras notes that it suggests that accidents are not the responsibility of the state.
Finally, the municipality stresses that the workers, the Patraan people and the municipal authority are struggling and claiming over time by all governments the modernization of the rail network, the underground railway line on the urban fabric of Patras, as well as modern, secure and affordable.