Millions in EU funds invested in rail network

Almost 800 million euros have been allocated in aid to the Greek railways by the European Union, according to a representative of the European Commission in comments to Kathimerini. 

The first amount for the installation of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) was already allocated way back in 2000.

The ERTMS is the system of standards for management and interoperation of signaling for railways in the countries of the European Union.

The spokesman claimed that there has been continuous support with funding from the European Union and noted that despite all the efforts to bring the country into line with European legislation, "the railway infrastructure network in Greece is still owned and managed by fully state-owned companies." 

"There is still a need for improvements to Greek rail lines," the spokesman said, adding that in its Recovery...