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# Madrid-Andalusia high-speed rail suspended

1 November 2026 at 08:14

> Train services are halted after a collision in Toledo, prompting airlines to increase flight capacity and cap fares to southern Spain.

High-speed rail traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia corridor is suspended following a collision between a **Renfe AVE** and an **Iryo** train in Urda, **Toledo**, on 28 October 2026. The incident has halted services to Ciudad Real, Puertollano, Cordoba, Seville and Malaga.

Airlines are increasing capacity to mitigate the disruption. **Iberia** and Iberia Express added 98 flights and over 20,000 seats, capping economy fares at 99 euros. **Wizz Air**, Ryanair, Volotea and Air Europa have also announced new routes or increased frequencies.

While Madrid-Toledo and Malaga-Seville rail lines remain operational, Renfe has established alternative road and conventional rail services for affected passengers. New flight schedules, including Wizz Air's daily services, will begin from early November 2026.



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9 November 2026 at 10:59

## [69 dead in high-speed train collision in Toledo](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/69-dead-in-high-speed-train-collision-in-toledo-a652fa75>)

> A Renfe AVE train struck a stationary Iryo train near Urda after a transmission failure left 147 passengers stranded on the tracks.

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29 October 2026 at 11:33

## [AVE and Iryo trains collide in Urda, Toledo](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/ave-and-iryo-trains-collide-in-urda-toledo-e1bca472>)

> Investigators examine a potential protocol failure after a Renfe AVE and an Iryo train collided in Urda following a signalling issue.

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28 October 2026 at 14:46

## [At least 50 dead in Toledo high-speed rail crash](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/at-least-50-dead-in-toledo-high-speed-rail-crash-ef86fa6e>)

> A collision between AVE and Iryo trains in Los Yébenes marks Spain's second major high-speed rail disaster within ten months.

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28 October 2026 at 13:59

## [Urgent blood appeal after Toledo train collision](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/urgent-blood-appeal-after-toledo-train-collision-e4d9b406>)

> Health authorities call for urgent blood donations following a serious high-speed train derailment on the Madrid-Seville line near Urda.

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28 October 2026 at 11:14

## [Madrid-Andalusia high-speed rail halted by crash](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/madrid-andalusia-high-speed-rail-halted-by-crash-45f1e28d>)

> Train services are suspended following a collision in Toledo, leaving passengers entitled to refunds and assistance under EU regulations.

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26 October 2026 at 16:58

## [Renfe train drivers to strike this Thursday](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/renfe-train-drivers-to-strike-this-thursday-4eae1a91>)

> The Semaf union calls for industrial action over safety concerns, leading the Ministry of Transport to mandate minimum service levels.

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18 October 2026 at 19:34

## [Madrid-Barcelona high-speed line to fully reopen](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/madrid-barcelona-high-speed-line-to-fully-reopen-c806709c>)

> Adif will restore normal service on the Madrid-Barcelona line this Monday following repairs after a train fire near Ricla on 12 October.

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16 October 2026 at 19:56

## [Renfe and Ouigo drivers announce October strikes](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/renfe-and-ouigo-drivers-announce-october-strikes-15fd6ca6>)

> The Semaf union calls a 24-hour strike at Renfe for 29 October, with further industrial action planned by Ouigo drivers in early November.

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14 October 2026 at 14:00

## [Barcelona-Madrid high-speed rail to resume soon](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/barcelona-madrid-high-speed-rail-to-resume-soon-c865896d>)

> Normal services on the Barcelona-Madrid line are expected to return next week following a locomotive fire that damaged tracks near Ricla.

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12 October 2026 at 18:01

## [Barcelona-Madrid high-speed rail suspended](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/barcelona-madrid-high-speed-rail-suspended-4b6718b6>)

> Train services are halted after 283 passengers were evacuated from a burning AVE train near Ricla, causing major travel disruption.
