At least 50 people have died following a collision between an train and an train in , . This incident marks the second high-speed rail tragedy in Spain within ten months, following a previous accident in Adamuz, Córdoba, in early 2026.
Spain operates the world's second-largest high-speed network, covering 4,000km. Safety is managed via ERTMS, LZB, and ASFA systems, which monitor speed and track conditions. control centres use sensors and beacons to trigger automatic emergency braking.
The scale of the disaster highlights the risks of high-speed travel, where 500-tonne trains reach 300km/h. At such speeds, a train can require up to three kilometres to stop fully, placing immense pressure on the three operators: Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo.