For insufficient training of the head of station Larisataken into custody in connection with the tragedy in the city of Tempefrom OSE GZD says(RAS).

As stated in the detailed report, the RAS found that a specific training cycle was performed incorrectlywhich includes the head of station Larisa and other EfE employees.

In particular, the second cycle of theory took place in parallel with practical exercises, while important supporting documents were not provided completion of this training.

Therefore, the Plenum of the Russian Academy of Sciences unanimously decided to adopt emergency temporary measures due to insufficient training of personnel in critical specialties.

RAS “points” to the fault for insufficient training of the infrastructure manager, i.e. Organization of Hellenic Railways (OSE) and invites him to submit written explanations, as well as corrective measures, within five working days.

Otherwise (sic) “threatens the railway infrastructure manager with the name “Greek Railway Organization Limited” and the distinctive name “OSE SA” with imposition of a fine in the amount of one hundred thousand euros (100,000 euros) for each day of non-compliance with the provisions of this Charter.

Whole announcement

The Railroad Regulatory Authority, as part of its ex officio investigation into a head-on collision between two trains at Tempe, found strong evidence of violation the infrastructure manager, i.e. the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE SA), with regard to its safety management system.

In particular, the Railroad Regulatory Authority, based on the data it has collected to date, sees strong indications that the cycle of theoretical and practical training provided by the Rail Infrastructure Manager (IRO) to OSE personnel performing critical tasks (station masters – locksmiths) ) was incomplete and therefore inadequate.

The Railway Regulator, in a series of audits to be reported below, examined the training cycle for traffic department personnel that involved the stationmaster involved in the accident on February 28, 2022, and found that correct and comprehensive theoretical and practical training is not documented trainees of a particular cycle of apprenticeship, in accordance with the requirements recorded in the Training Manual.

Decision to take emergency action

Therefore, the Plenum of the Russian Academy of Sciences unanimously decided to accept emergency temporary measures in connection with serious indications of violation of specific provisions of the railway legislation, non-compliance with which constitutes an immediate, serious and imminent threat to public safety. Through emergency temporary measures, the Office obliges, among other things, the Infrastructure Manager OSE SA not to hire all the candidates for positions of station chief who participated in the training cycle in question. These are employees who, according to the OSE Human Resources Department, were hired with a service card, and only two of them had a permanent employment relationship in connection with the transfer.

Responsibility for staff training

It is emphasized that the training of personnel of infrastructure managers and railway companies performing critical safety tasks is carried out by the Hellenic Railway Organization (HRO). Hellenic Railways organizes training services in accordance with applicable law. The Railway Administration does not train stationmasters and locksmiths. Railway undertakings and the infrastructure manager are responsible for the level of training and qualifications of their personnel who perform important safety work. The RAS approves at the beginning of each year the annual training program drawn up by the OSE.

What does RAS do?

The competence of the railway regulatory authority in relation to personnel performing responsible duties concerns the preparation and administration of examinations of candidate train drivers. RAS issues European driving licenses. Train drivers, after receiving this license, also receive a certificate indicating the rolling stock and infrastructure (railway route) that they are allowed to operate. This certificate is issued by the relevant railway company and is an active responsibility of the same.

finds

According to the OSE training manual included in the 2021 annual training program “Basic Training of Traffic Service Personnel (STATHMARCHES)”, 712 hours of theory were allocated to the above-mentioned personnel (codes 22075 and 22076) performing critical safety tasks. there are two cycles of apprenticeship and 75 hours of practical training. According to the Department of Road Traffic OGE, the second cycle of theory was held in parallel with practical exercises. Based on this program and after on-site inspections of the RAS leaders in the offices of the OSE, a comparative review, study and analysis of the data and information provided, the following conclusions were drawn:

The correct and comprehensive basic training of the personnel of the traffic department with the codes KP 22075 (Athens staff marches) and KP 22076 (Thessaloniki staff marches) is not documented in accordance with the requirements of the relevant training manual for the following reasons: