PoliticsSpain’s deadly train crashes have damaged public confidence in the system

A Renfe high-speed train collided with a stationary Iryo train near Urda, killing 69 and injuring more than 100. It was Spain’s second deadly rail crash in nine months, deepening doubts about a network long regarded as a source of national pride. Pedro Sánchez’s coalition is trying to restore confidence ahead of a snap election, while critics blame the government for failing to ensure rail safety.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 15:40Original