Following three train accidents that occurred in less than 48 hours, which resulted in dozens of fatalities, including two vehicles, the train motorists ' union SEMAF organized a nationwide strike in Spain this Wednesday to need security guarantees. The coalition warned that it will pursue criminal charges against those accountable for ensuring the safety of the railroad network. The Minister of Transport, Oscar Puente, said," The hit is related to the emotional condition of the train drivers following the deaths of two coworkers this week. Sunday: A fatal incident in Cordoba's Adamuz. The first major accident took place last Sunday, January 18, in Adamuz, Cordoba, in Adamuz, Cordoba, and resulted in the death of 43 people, including a coach driver, and several others who were hurt. The number of fatalities increased as a result of the rescue teams finding an extra system in the restaurant of the train. The disrupted train, which was operated by the private consortium Iryo, was taken down by cranes at night during the day. The period between the disaster and the incident, according to Minister Puente, was just nine moments, which prevented the railways from braking.

Tuesday: Derailment in Barcelona's Gelida.

A passenger train derailed on Tuesday, January 20 near Gelida, Barcelona, on? when a track's retaining walls fell into pieces in a pouring storm. Four of the people suffered serious injuries, including the driver. A second train on the Barcelona local network was small derailmented as a result of a rockfall, but no injuries were reported.

Earlier warnings and trail conditions

SEMAF had issued a warning in August 2025 about the holes, uneven surfaces, and issues with overhead power lines that frequently led to failures. Following the incidents, Adif set fresh speed limits on the Madrid-Barcelona and Madrid-Valencia lines and sent repair teams to check vital sections, identifying four areas that needed quick fix.

Transport panic and emergency procedures

The injuries caused conflict and disruption to the transportation system for those looking for alternatives. While the paths were inspected, local railways in Catalonia were suspended. As part of the emergency plans, Renfe released a photo of Alvaro Fernandez Heredia, its leader, riding a successor vehicle to Madrid from Adamuz.

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