The AESF has already warned of "inadequate practices" in emergency communication

The AESF raised concerns about inadequate emergency communication practices before the Urda incident, emphasizing the need for immediate contact between train operators and circulation managers. Following the tragic collision that resulted in 69 fatalities, the agency highlighted previous recommendations that stressed the importance of prioritizing emergency calls. The AESF noted that delays in communication could lead to dangerous situations and called for the implementation of emergency protocols in railway operations. Additionally, the agency pointed out issues related to unauthorized movements by train operators after incidents, which lack proper oversight and could conflict with other operations.