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

https://mins.news/en/item/129285

- The Guardian, 2026-11-04 15:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/04/spains-deadly-train-crashes-have-damaged-public-trust-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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