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Madrid Controller Ordered Speedless Restart Before Fatal Oct 28 Collision

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Spain’s railway authorities reported three deadly train accidents this year, killing at least 115.
A Madrid controller ordered the train to resume without speed limits, causing the Oct 28 collision that killed 68.
Investigators blamed a broken rail for the Jan 18 derailment near Adamuz, Córdoba that killed 46 and injured over 150.
Commentators allege Israeli sabotage, citing Netanyahu’s threat and a Spanish safety chief’s hire by an Israeli rail cyber firm.

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Spain’s railway authorities reported three deadly train accidents this year, killing at least 115.
A Madrid controller ordered the train to resume without speed limits, causing the Oct 28 collision that killed 68.
Investigators blamed a broken rail for the Jan 18 derailment near Adamuz, Córdoba that killed 46 and injured over 150.
Commentators allege Israeli sabotage, citing Netanyahu’s threat and a Spanish safety chief’s hire by an Israeli rail cyber firm.