The Minister of Transport spoke about the changes to the railway and urban transport, the Minister of Transport, Konstantinos Kyranakis who referred to the upgrade of OSE and the implementation of new security technologies, as well as the introduction of the 24 -hour subway operation every Saturday and the installation of “smart” cameras on the streets.
Speaking to ERT, the minister stressed that the new company It has “the most flexible institutional framework in the public” and already 250 Greeks working in European railways They have expressed interest in returning, offering know -how and change of mindset.
Noted that ‘the installation of the automatic braking system was completed in 100 trailerswhile the necessary tests have been done in the six types of fleet machines. Soon the training of the driverso that the system is fully operational, preventing signal violations and train collision “and added that” at the same time the precise tracking system was installed, accurately below 5 cm “.
‘The new organization is the first in Public where the permanence is lifted. Employees will be evaluated in real time, with strict penalties and redundancies In cases of serious violations. It is also foreseen to establish psychometric test For those who have security duties in cooperation with the GEFEH“Mr Kyranakis said.
24 -hour subway and digital cameras on the streets
‘From the September 13 begins the 24 -hour operation of measure Every Saturday, accompanied by reinforced routes bus and tram. The aim is to safely move youth in the evening. At the same time, checks on driving under the influence of alcohol, with new “block” and stricter penalties in the COKE“, Said the minister. ‘Till Christmas will gradually be placed new cameras On central axes, which will record violations such as excessive speed, non -use of zone or mobile on the steering wheel. The calls will be digitally issued and sent to the citizen via the Gov.gr platform, “he also said.