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Spain High-Speed Train Crash Kills at Least 46 Near Toledo

At least 46 people have died following a collision involving two high-speed trains in central Spain on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026, according to regional authorities. The accident occurred near Urda, in the province of Toledo, prompting an extensive emergency response and the suspension of rail......

Spain records new rail accident as train hits crane near Cartagena

A commuter train collided with a crane on Thursday around midday near the city of Cartagena, in southeastern Spain, leaving several people with minor injuries, according to the national rail operator Renfe. The incident occurred in the area of Alumbres and involved a narrow-gauge suburban train operating......

Spain moves to reinstate swift compensation for high-speed rail delays

Spain is preparing to restore a stricter refund policy for high-speed rail passengers, requiring the national operator Renfe to compensate travellers delayed by as little as fifteen minutes. The shift follows a vote in Congress to reinstate the earlier reimbursement model that had been replaced in 2024......

Torrential rain causes severe flooding and transport chaos across southern Spain

Torrential rain and powerful winds battered the Andalusian provinces of Seville and Huelva on Wednesday, flooding city streets, disrupting transport, and prompting hundreds of emergency calls. The storm struck on the anniversary of the deadly Valencia floods, underscoring Spain’s growing vulnerability......

Renfe replaces low-cost Avlo trains with premium Ave services on Madrid-Barcelona route

Spain's national rail operator Renfe has announced the discontinuation of its low-cost Avlo services on the Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona high-speed line, effective September 8. These will be replaced by its premium Ave trains, while maintaining the same frequencies, schedules, and competitive pricing. Renfe......

Spain introduces new public transport rates and discounts for 2025

Spain's free train and bus travel program, which began over three years ago, officially ends today. Starting July 1st, 2025, commuters will transition to a new system of discounted fares and passes as the government rolls out revised public transport rates. The end of free travel Introduced during......

Spain introduces direct Barcelona-Seville rail service for seamless travel

Spain's public rail operator, Renfe, is set to enhance travel connectivity between Catalonia and Andalusia with a new direct high-speed AVE train service. This innovative route, launching on April 23, 2025, eliminates the need for passengers to change trains in Madrid, streamlining the journey significantly. The......