Lack of staff, experience, and under more pressure: this is how work is done in Adif's control centers

Adif's control centers face staffing shortages and inexperience, impacting operational safety. New workers are under increased pressure amid a generational shift. The reliance on manual communication during signal failures has led to critical errors, contributing to recent accidents. Unions criticize the rapid onboarding of inexperienced personnel without adequate training, contrasting their situation with that of train drivers who undergo rigorous assessments. Increased workloads from more trains and insufficient staffing have led to overburdened operators, raising concerns about safety and operational efficiency. Criticism also targets Adif's focus on risk analysis over daily operational issues.