The control center "apologized" to the Iryo driver who nearly collided with the accident trains after giving him an incorrect order

Investigations into the Urda accident suggest human error at the Atocha control center and on board the AVE 2080 may have contributed to the tragedy. A third train, Iryo 6011, experienced a partial transmission failure but its driver’s training helped prevent a worse outcome. The driver reported the issue to control but received conflicting instructions, which led to the AVE 2080 colliding with another train. The LZB signaling system has faced numerous failures this year, raising safety concerns. The driver’s adherence to protocols ultimately allowed him to navigate safely despite the system's failures, but the accident still occurred shortly after he resumed travel.