Adif granted the bonus to its management hours before its president resigned

Adif, the public entity facing scrutiny after recent train tragedies, renewed its incentive plan for executives just before a leadership shakeup. Following the resignation of its president, Pedro Marco de la Peña, amid criticism over safety and punctuality issues, the new Transport Minister Carlos Cuerpo took action. The 2026 fiscal year is projected to be one of the worst for the railway system, with multiple fatal accidents raising concerns. The approved agreement with the Ministry of Finance outlines performance-based incentives for executives, but lacks clear safety or punctuality metrics. Despite increased funding, Adif anticipates failing to meet maintenance goals, with reliability and punctuality expected to worsen through 2030.