Train derails near Barcelona, killing driver, just days after deadly Spain crash

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 75% complete by ReutersJanuary 20, 2026 at 11:49 PM

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A commuter train derailed near Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday, killing the driver and injuring approximately 20 people. The derailment was caused by a containment wall collapsing onto the tracks due to heavy rain in Gelida, on the outskirts of the city. This incident occurred just two days after a high-speed train collision in Cordoba province that resulted in 42 fatalities. Emergency services, including ambulances and firefighters, were dispatched to the site. The derailment occurred in a region known for underfunded rail services and frequent incidents. Separately, another train on the Barcelona commuter rail network experienced an axle issue, interrupting service between Blanes and Maçanet-Massanes.

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Blanes 30% Maçanet-Massanes 30% Girona 40% Adamuz 40% Cordoba province 40% Gelida 50% Adif 60% Catalonia 60% Spain 70% Train derailment ×280% Barcelona ×390%

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Barcelona

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