Cristina Pastor

Cristina Pastor is the judge presiding over the investigation into the train accident that occurred in Adamuz, Córdoba, Spain, on the high-speed Madrid-Seville line. The accident, which took place on January 18th, resulted in 46 fatalities and over 100 injuries. Judge Pastor is currently seeking further clarification from Adif, the state-owned railway infrastructure manager, regarding the quality control of the tracks in the area. Specifically, she has requested Adif to identify those who advised and authorized the replacement of 36 meters of rail near the accident site, after Adif admitted that this section lacked quality certification. The judge is also investigating whether the quality defect extended beyond the identified 36-meter section. This investigation is significant as it aims to determine if substandard rail contributed to the accident and to hold responsible parties accountable.