Spanish high speed under the magnifying glass: Doubts about investment and maintenance of the rail network The Adamuz and Orda train accidents, which have left at least 114 dead in Spain so far in 2026, have put the safety of one of the world's largest high-speed networks under scrutiny. While investigations seek to clarify the causes of the two tragedies, data on investment, maintenance and an increase in train traffic are reopening the debate about the ability of Spanish infrastructure to respond to growing demand. read more

Spanish high speed under the magnifying glass: Doubts about investment and maintenance of the rail network The Adamuz and Orda train accidents, which have left at least 114 dead in Spain so far in 2026, have put the safety of one of the world's largest high-speed networks under scrutiny. While investigations seek to clarify the causes of the two tragedies, data on investment, maintenance and an increase in train traffic are reopening the debate about the ability of Spanish infrastructure to respond to growing demand. read more