‘We are working on a new system that will have accurate train detection at a centimeter level’
In government planning for the security of railway and the first initiatives that have already begun to be implemented were reported by the Deputy Minister of Transport Konstantinos Kyranakis.
‘Our dedication is about the safety of the railway and how we will reset the likelihood of collision of trainsa possibility that is a nightmare for Greek society. This is my first priority, “the Deputy Minister of Transport said about the first initiatives that have already begun to be implemented, speaking today to SKAI.
As he recalled, all the proposals to be submitted is a product of the processing of the official updates he has received all recently, as well as the autopsy he made with a physical presence.
Reassessment of staff
“At the moment, despite the very great efforts made and the projects that have been launched and some that have been executed, even today the human factor is dominant,” the Deputy Minister added. “Our strategy and all of our decisions and immediate implementation measures we will take are intended to impose another doctrine on the way people who are in critical posts work.”
“The first initiative we have taken is the re -evaluation of human staff, the dialogues of shame we have heard in recent days from the sounds of those days of tragedy, do not honor anyone and must be a thing of the past. The reassessment of all officials on the station has already begun, “he said, adding that this includes psychometric tests, reflex tests and testing tests, and announced that two people had already failed to check and were removed.
For line restoration projects at the point affected by Daniel bad weatherKonstantinos Kiranakis said that the Court of Auditors gave approval and the projects are starting in April with a strict implementation timetable within 15 months.
New technology systems
“We are processing a new system that will have precise train detection at a centimeter level. This is not the GPS, the well -known technology we all have on our mobile phones and has a divergence of 5 to 10 meters. When you have two lines of ascension and descent, this deviation does not reach, it does not give sufficient security. We have found a technical solution, which at a centimeter level can detect the train and will soon be able to make announcements. This is a few months a matter.
Also, there will be rules that if violated, that is, whether the train that is on the rise enters the descent for some reason, justified or not, they will be activated alerts in order to be able to take the necessary actions. It is therefore a system that minimizes the human factor. “
Recruitment through ASEP
Referring to reports on the intention of having a more flexible way of hiring in OSE, Konstantinos Kiranakis replied: “The 140 permanent civil servants who are expected to start working in OSE and which we are waiting for 20 and 20. We need executives. By the way, I would like to send a call to Greeks abroad through your broadcast, who today have positions of responsibility, are medium -sized executives or high -ranking executives or networks in Europe, Asia and Arabian countries.
We tell them that through the new company that is being created, they will have the opportunity to come with better salaries to take on corresponding positions in their country. And this is something I want to hear in all the families of their children abroad and have been trained in such positions. “
For the incident in a level crossing
Referring to the recent incident, where a private IX hit closed train bars at a level crossing, causing problems in electricity and trains, Konstantinos Kiranakis said: “The energy of this driver essentially paralyzed the network and a day. This offender will have stricter penalties with the new CMC that we will bring for a month. “
He also underlined that OSE has already begun the necessary legal procedures against unconscious drivers, and has also announced changes to the CMC with tightened penalties for such violations.
Vandalism events
Referring to the many events recorded near camps, he said: “We said we would say truths. Stone stoning, vandalism, fires, are all incidents that “blush” in areas next to Roma camps. We will not remain observers. It has already been implemented, with actions by the previous minister, Mr. Staikouras, a program with surveillance droneswhich is able to record those who go to the lines to steal cables. “
He also added that “we are already in direct cooperation with the Police, which I thank. We have agreed with the minister, Mr. Chrysochoid that we will hand over this material and the avatas will end. The telecommunications, which is paid for money and the Greek taxpayer to get in his place, cannot fail to work because someone wants to sell copper and go unpunished. “
Responding to a question from reporters about the first package of measures processed by the ministry, Konstantinos Kiranakis said: “We believe in accountability and all these actions I mentioned concern the relationship of trust that the passenger must have with the railway. At the moment there is a gap of trust. All of our actions want to lead to restoring this confidence. “
Finally, for the Tempe’s accident and the new findings that see the light of publicity, the deputy minister said “the truth whatever it is must come to light”.