Iryo

Iryo is a private rail company operating in Spain. The company is at the center of recent news due to a deadly high-speed train collision near Adamuz in southern Spain. On Sunday, an Iryo train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed, and its rear carriages crossed onto the opposite track, colliding with an oncoming train operated by state-owned Renfe. The accident resulted in 45 fatalities, making it Spain's deadliest rail accident in over a decade. Investigations are focusing on a potential track failure as the primary cause, with a preliminary report suggesting a pre-existing fracture in the rail. A missing piece of the train's undercarriage, a 'bogie,' has also been found, potentially offering further clues. The incident has prompted national mourning and raised concerns about the safety of Spain's high-speed rail network.