Spain slashes speed limit on popular train route after fault found
Summary
Spain has lowered the speed limit on part of a busy high-speed train route between Madrid and Barcelona due to a track fault. This speed reduction follows a recent deadly train crash and ongoing disruptions in local train services in Catalonia. The Spanish government and Transport Minister Óscar Puente are under scrutiny due to recent rail incidents.Key Facts
- Spain reduced the speed limit on a high-speed rail line between Madrid and Barcelona because of a crack found in the tracks.
- The fault is located 110 km west of Barcelona, between Alcover and l'Espluga de Francolí.
- The speed limit for this track section is now 80 km/h instead of its usual 300 km/h.
- This reduction follows a recent deadly train collision in southern Spain that killed 45 people.
- Other parts of the Madrid-Barcelona route also had temporary speed limits due to reported vibrations but were later restored to normal speeds.
- Catalonia's local Rodalies rail service experienced severe disruptions, including a trainee driver's death and service suspensions.
- The Spanish government is investigating the cause of the disruptions and a recent crash; there is speculation about a cyberattack as a possible cause.
- Opposition leaders are calling for the resignation of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, alleging misleading statements following the accidents.
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