"Spain's Pride" held up as a model. This is another tragedy

A Renfe AVE train collided with a stationary Iryo train, resulting in 68 fatalities. The Spanish transport minister, Oscar Puente, stated that one train was allowed to proceed despite a red signal due to the presence of another train on the tracks. The article discusses the causes of recent train accidents in Spain, the structure and development of the high-speed rail network, challenges in maintaining and modernizing railway infrastructure, safety technologies used, and lessons other countries can learn from Spain's experiences.