Spain’s trust in high-speed rail ‘broken’ after second deadly crash this year, says PM
Summary
A collision between two trains near Urda, Spain, killed at least 69 people and injured more than 100, according to the article. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said public trust in high-speed rail had been damaged and called for an investigation and safety measures; officials said a preliminary report found a chain of failures and actions led to the crash.Key Facts
- The crash happened shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday in Castilla-La Mancha, as two trains traveled from Madrid toward Andalucía.
- The trains belonged to state-owned Renfe and private operator Iryo; the Renfe train struck the rear of the stopped Iryo train.
- The article says the crash was Spain’s second deadly train collision this year; 46 people died in a collision near Adamuz nine months earlier.
- A preliminary investigation report said the Renfe train was traveling between 160 and 200 kph when it hit the Iryo train.
- Transport Minister Óscar Puente said the LZB signaling system had failed before the crash and that an Adif operator told the Renfe train to move at normal speed.
- Puente said procedures call for a maximum speed of 40 kph in that situation so drivers can see hazards ahead.
- Sánchez said the government would investigate the causes and seek measures to strengthen rail safety.
- The article says victims included people from at least 23 foreign countries.
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