Investigation Into Tempi Train Disaster
Crash caused by train on wrong track, signaling failures, delayed European Union safety upgrades.
36 defendants (rail/transport officials) charged with negligent manslaughter.
350+ witnesses, including victims' relatives, survivors, train workers, will testify.
Outside court, riot police cordon, rail workers on strike, relatives accuse authorities of cover-up.
Trial expected to last two years with parliamentary probe, no politicians tried, investigation shows state failings.
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