Relatives of the 57 people who died in Greece's worst ever train disaster crowded into a courtroom on Wednesday, demanding justice for the victims.
The trial had already been postponed once due to chaos last week.
Most of the crash's victims were students, killed when their intercity service from Athens to Thessaloniki collided head-on with a goods train near Tempi.
Many relatives could not enter the courtroom during last week's proceedings, and Wednesday saw little improvement, as police restricted access to only officially scheduled participants.
Some attendees expressed frustration over the police occupying several rows of seating meant for families, making it difficult for them to witness the trial properly.
Defence lawyer Zoe Konstantopoulou called for the proceedings to be filmed to increase visibility for families who faced restricted access.
The aftermath of the February 2023 tragedy, termed the Tempi crime by many, has raised questions of negligence and systemic corruption.
A total of 36 individuals are on trial, with an expected 350 witnesses contributing to a case that may span years.
Among the defendants, 33 could face life imprisonment if convicted, including a station master who failed to recognize the approaching trains.
The case is set against a backdrop of anger and protests across Greece, exacerbated by previous warnings from unions about safety issues within the rail network.
Furthermore, there are allegations of a cover-up, especially with the site being bulldozed shortly after the disaster.
Despite public outcry, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has maintained his position, asking for patience as justice unfolds.
As proceedings continue amid an emotional landscape, Maria Karystianou, who lost her 19-year-old daughter Marthi, lamented the courtroom atmosphere, likening the seating arrangement to being packed like sardines.
The trial is awaited with bated breath as hope for accountability and reform hangs in the balance.
