Isabel Pardo de Vera, former president of Adif: "The Government cannot talk about human error after what it has done with maintenance and safety"

The recent train tragedy in Spain raises questions about safety and maintenance failures at Adif. Isabel Pardo de Vera, former president of Adif, expresses her shock and willingness to assist in investigations. She highlights that modernization of traffic control systems, funded by the EU, is incomplete despite being scheduled for completion by January 2026. Pardo de Vera criticizes the continued operation of trains despite known issues with the outdated LBZ system. She emphasizes the need for a strong safety leadership within Adif, which has been weakened under current management. The CSIF union also points out excessive work hours for staff, increasing accident risks.