Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, during a press conference after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, during a press conference after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, during a press conference after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, during a press conference after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks in Barranco del Poyo, on December 2, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Rehabilitation and refurbishment work continues on the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks in Barranco del Poyo, on December 2, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Rehabilitation and refurbishment work continues on the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks in Barranco del Poyo, on December 2, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Rehabilitation and refurbishment work continues on the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks in Barranco del Poyo, on December 2, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Rehabilitation and refurbishment work continues on the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks at Aldaia Station, on December 2, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Work continues on the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks in Barranco del Poyo, on December 2, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Rehabilitation and refurbishment work continues on the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks in Barranco del Poyo, on December 2, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Rehabilitation and refurbishment work continues on the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks in Barranco del Poyo, on December 2, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Rehabilitation and refurbishment work continues on the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks in Barranco del Poyo, on December 2, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Rehabilitation and refurbishment work continues on the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks at Aldaia Station, on December 2, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Work continues on the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks in Barranco del Poyo, on December 2, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Rehabilitation and refurbishment work continues on the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks at Aldaia Station, on December 2, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Work continues on the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks in Barranco del Poyo, on December 2, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Rehabilitation and refurbishment work continues on the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks at Aldaia Station, on December 2, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Work continues on the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks at Aldaia Station, on December 2, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Work continues on the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks at Aldaia Station, on December 2, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Work continues on the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks at Aldaia Station, on December 2, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Work continues on the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks at Aldaia Station, on December 2, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Work continues on the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks at Aldaia Station, on December 2, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Work continues on the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks at Aldaia Station, on December 2, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Work continues on the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Work Is Continuing To Restore Services After DANA Disaster - Valencia

Several Adif operators work on the restoration of the tracks at Aldaia Station, on December 2, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Work continues on the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the stations and railway crossings after the DANA destroyed the tracks and made service impossible on October 29. The work to restore commuter service in the metropolitan area of Valencia has been a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which seeks to reconnect the municipalities with the capital as soon as possible. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Disaster Death Toll Reaches 214 - Valencia

Spain Disaster Death Toll Reaches 214 - Valencia

Passengers at Santa Justa train station. On October 31, 2024, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The circulation of Media Distancia trains between Seville (Santa Justa station) and Malaga is cut since last Wednesday afternoon by "accumulation of water" as a result of heavy and persistent rains that are falling in the province of Seville since Tuesday. At the moment, there is no forecast of when normality will be restored on this route. Adif and Renfe sources have confirmed to Europa Press that the circulation is suspended since 20.25 hours this past Wednesday between El Sorbito and Arahal, which is affecting the Middle Distance trains between Seville and Malaga. On Wednesday two trains were affected. Passengers both yesterday and those who were scheduled to travel this Thursday are being relocated or Avant trains or buses, according to Renfe. OCTOBER 31;2024 María José López / Europa Press 10/31/2024

4 killed in railway accident in Spain

STORY: 4 killed in railway accident in Spain DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the accident and rescue efforts STORYLINE: Four people died and three others were injured after being hit by a train in northeastern Spain on Sunday evening, Spanish authorities have reported. Emergency services in the Catalan region said that the accident happened close to the town of Montmelo, around 30 kilometers north of Barcelona. The group had been attending a music festival in a nearby town, and were trying to cross the tracks without seeing a local commuter train approaching. "A group of people crossed the tracks at an unauthorized point, in a curve of difficult visibility," explained a statement issued on Monday by RENFE, Spain's railway operator, and ADIF, which is responsible for infrastructure. Meanwhile, Catalan emergency services said nine ambulances and a helicopter had been sent to the scene of the accident, adding: "Firefighters searched for o