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Spain: Union Warned of Track Damage Before Train Collision

Published January 19, 2026, 13:18
Spain: Union Warned of Track Damage Before Train Collision

A Spanish train drivers' union warned the railway company ADIF in August about serious damage to the tracks used by high-speed trains, including the one where yesterday's train collision occurred. The letter reported potholes, bulges, and imbalances in the overhead power lines, causing frequent train failures. Train drivers had been informing the company daily about their concerns, but no action was taken. ADIF has not yet commented.