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April 13, 2026 | High-speed

Spain’s high-speed reputation under scrutiny

The fatal accident at the start of this year on Spain’s first high-speed line has shone a spotlight on the country’s previously unblemished safety record. David Uwakwe explains how the reputation of the Spanish rail industry will need to be restored in order to reassure both domestic passengers and international observers.

March 10, 2022 | Europe

Drainage system at fault in fatal Scottish derailment

Debris struck by a train that caused fatal accident at Carmont was a result of changes to a drainage system made by Carillion which were not audited.

October 4, 2019 | Rolling stock

Swiss train door safety under the spotlight after traincrew fatality

The death of a conductor crushed in a closing train door has brought the issue of rolling stock safety under intense scrutiny in Switzerland in recent weeks. Anitra Green looks at the response to the incident and the long-term implications.

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