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Analysis of Digital Narratives of Greece’s Worst Train Accident

In: Dynamics of Disasters

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  • Georgios Koligiannis

    (University Center of International Programmes of Studies, International Hellenic University)

  • Maria Drakaki

    (University Center of International Programmes of Studies, International Hellenic University)

  • Panagiotis Tzionas

    (International Hellenic University)

Abstract

Industrial accidents are uncommon in Europe as governments invest money in public infrastructure. These investments aim to adopt cutting-edge technologies, improve the services provided to people and make them more cost-efficient and safe. A risk-assessment analysis is needed to invest in the right technology in the railway transportation sector and apply the necessary measures. However, Greece recently had to cope with the deadliest train accident in the Nation’s history, causing sadness worldwide and political turmoil in the Greek parliament. This research aims to analyse the media’s storytelling in the aftermath of the fatal train accident in Tempe to investigate how several actors presented their views to reshape public opinion. The authors conclude that sadness was expressed by the majority of the actors under research and willingness by the state actors to investigate the conditions that led to the industrial accident.

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  • Georgios Koligiannis & Maria Drakaki & Panagiotis Tzionas, 2024. "Analysis of Digital Narratives of Greece’s Worst Train Accident," Springer Optimization and Its Applications, in: Ilias S. Kotsireas & Anna Nagurney & Panos M. Pardalos & Stefan Wolfgang Pickl & Chrysafis Vogiatzis (ed.), Dynamics of Disasters, pages 141-150, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:spochp:978-3-031-74006-0_6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-74006-0_6
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