Spain train crash puts its high-speed rail safety record under scrutiny | Explained

Cranes at the site of the collision the day after two high-speed trains crashed between the towns of Mora and Orgaz, near Toledo, Spain, on October 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The story so far: The collision of two high-speed trains in Spain on Wednesday (October 28, 2026), which killed 68 people and injured many others, is being described as one of the worst rail disasters in Europe’s modern history. The country has declared a three day mourning period.This was the second such major train accident Spain has witnessed this year alone, raising fresh questions about the its rail safety. Published - October 29, 2026 03:40 pm IST