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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.

February 17, 2026 | High-speed

High-speed services resume following Adamuz derailment

Through services to southern Spain restored on Madrid - Seville high-speed line as damage repairs are completed.

January 28, 2026 | High-speed

Broken rail investigated as cause of Spanish high-speed derailment

Provisional hypothesis is that rail broke before derailment.

January 19, 2026 | High-speed

Spanish high-speed derailment kills at least 40 - updated

Iryo train derails on Madrid - Seville line, colliding with Renfe service on adjacent track.

September 30, 2025 | Policy

Next phase of market opening confirmed in Spain

Paths to be made available on three new routes in 2026.

April 14, 2025 | High-speed

Spanish high-speed traffic grows

Passenger numbers up 17% in Q4 2024 despite severe flooding in Valencia.

January 28, 2025 | High-speed

Iryo eyes Portgual for high-speed expansion

High-speed operator says new lines must be completed before it will consider introducing services.

November 13, 2024 | High-speed

Madrid - Valencia high-speed line reopens on November 14

Tickets now on sale as repairs to major flood damage are completed.

November 1, 2024 | Policy

Second phase of market opening gets underway in Spain

Infrastructure manager publishes details of paths available on three new routes.

August 2, 2024 | High-speed

Spanish high-speed traffic up 37% in 2023

Rail now has a market share of over 85% compared with air on almost all corridors.

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