A labor union raised concerns last year about Spain’s railway lines.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 14 min read 100% complete by Jason HorowitzJanuary 19, 2026 at 06:12 PM

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A high-speed train collision in Adamuz, Spain, on Sunday night killed at least 40 people and injured others. The crash occurred when a train traveling from Málaga to Madrid derailed, crossing onto the adjacent track and colliding with a train traveling from Madrid to Huelva. The impact caused the front cars of the southbound train to fall down an embankment. Spanish authorities are investigating the cause of the derailment, focusing on a possible track break, though the trains were not exceeding the speed limit. The Spanish Union of Railway Drivers stated they had previously raised concerns about potential flaws on railway lines across Spain, including the area where the crash occurred.

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Spain

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