Keywords: Railway


Spain: EU Prosecutors Launch Fraud Investigation Into Madrid–Seville High-Speed Railway

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has launched a new investigation into suspected irregularities involving European Union funding allocated to the modernization and safety upgrades of Spain’s Madrid–Seville high-speed railway line. The move comes in the aftermath of a devastating......

Morocco: Benguerir Set to Host New Railway Manufacturing Plant Under MAD 29 Billion Investment Programme

Morocco is preparing to establish a domestic railway manufacturing industry through a new industrial facility in Benguerir, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to strengthen local production, reduce reliance on imported equipment and develop its position in the international rail......

Spain: Transport Minister Resigns After Two Deadly Railway Disasters Claim 115 Lives

Spain’s Transport and Sustainable Mobility Minister, Óscar Puente, has announced his resignation from the government following two major railway disasters that claimed a combined 115 lives in 2026. His departure marks a significant political development, as the country faces growing scrutiny......

Spain Train Disaster: 69 Dead, Including Four Americans, One French National and One Canadian

The death toll from the devastating train collision in central Spain has reached 69, with authorities confirming that 12 foreign nationals were among those killed. The victims include four American citizens, one French national and one Canadian, highlighting the international impact of the disaster. The......

Serbia Arrests Senior Police Chief: Marko Kricak Faces Major Abuse of Office Investigation

Serbia has arrested two senior police officials in a development that has drawn renewed attention to accountability within the country's law enforcement institutions, just days after a landmark parliamentary election ended the 14-year rule of Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party. Marko......

Spain Train Disaster: Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Targeting Israel

The deadly high-speed train collision in Spain has triggered a wave of misinformation on social media, with some users making unsubstantiated claims linking Israel to the disaster. The accusations have prompted strong reactions from Jewish organizations, which warn that the tragedy is being exploited......

Spain Rail Disaster: Authorities Race to Identify 69 Victims After Deadly High-Speed Train Collision

Spain is facing a difficult period following a deadly collision between two high-speed trains near Urda, in the province of Toledo, as forensic specialists continue efforts to identify the victims and provide answers to their families. The disaster, which occurred on Wednesday morning, October 28, has......

Achraf Hakimi Expresses Condolences After Deadly Train Crash in Spain

Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi has expressed his sorrow following a devastating railway accident in Spain’s Toledo province, joining a growing number of athletes and sports organizations paying tribute to the victims and offering support to their families. The Paris Saint-Germain defender......

Spain Announces Three Days of National Mourning After Deadly Train Crash Near Toledo

Spain is observing a period of official mourning following a devastating railway collision that has claimed dozens of lives and left numerous people injured. The regional government of Madrid announced three days of mourning on October 28, 2026, in tribute to those killed in the accident near Urda, in......