Adif and Renfe investigate why the three carriages that collided in Martorell did not brake.
Adif and Renfe are investigating the collision of three freight wagons with a LogiRail locomotive in Martorell. The wagons, carrying corn from Cargill, detached and rolled freely before the crash. They were not equipped with necessary braking wedges as they were prepared for removal from a private facility. The incident may have occurred during locomotive maneuvers after unloading cargo from the Port of Barcelona. The driver was unharmed and followed protocol. Freight wagons lack independent braking systems and rely on the locomotive for control. Safety measures are in place to prevent runaway wagons, but private facilities may have different design criteria. Adif oversees the integration of private wagons into the general railway network, requiring authorization for movement.
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