Greece protests: Strikes halt transport as thousands march over train crash

Strikes cripple ferries, public transport, primary schools and public hospitals as Greeks demand safer trains

Tens of thousands marched in Athens and other cities across Greece on Wednesday to protest over the country’s deadliest train disaster as workers staged a nationwide, day-long walkout.

Unions and student associations organised the protests, while strikes halted ferries, public transport, primary schools and public hospitals.

A crowd of more than 40,000 marched in central Athens chanting "Murderers!" and "We are all in the same carriage".