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Spain’s high-speed train network is plagued by old signalling systems. They may have caused the deadly crash

RTVE Shortly after 8am, two high-speed trains set off from Madrid’s Atocha station bound for Seville Santa Justa, but neither reached their destination.
By Dr. Elena Rostova — Senior Investigative & Regulatory Fellow 2026-11-01 • 1 min read

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theconversation.com • Tier 1 (PRIMARY DOCUMENT)
The Conversation Global Academic

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Spain’s Second Deadly Rail Disaster Deepens Political Crisis Ahead of November Election - EU Today

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