Urda:Spain Spain has begun three days of national mourning following a catastrophic train collision near Urda in Toledo province on October 28, 2026. The incident resulted in 68 fatalities and over 100 injuries, prompting widespread criticism of the government led by Pedro Sánchez.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the collision occurred on the Madrid-Seville line when a Renfe train with 397 passengers rear-ended a stationary Iryo train carrying 147 passengers. The impact caused several carriages to derail and overturn. Initial reports suggest a safety system malfunction caused six trains to stop automatically. The Atocha control center's subsequent decision to resume service has been described as "inexplicable" and "erroneous" by Spanish Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente.

The Renfe train is believed to have traveled approximately 25 kilometers before the collision. El País published audio recordings revealing exchanges between the Atocha control center operator and a train driver, raising further questions about the incident's circumstances. Prime Minister Sánchez labeled the event as "unacceptable," especially in light of a previous accident in January that killed 46 people. He has vowed a comprehensive investigation.

Criticism from the opposition and media has mounted, with the People's Party president, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, demanding answers about track and safety system conditions. Media outlets like El Mundo and El Español have denounced the government's network management, suggesting infrastructure and security systems require examination beyond attributing the tragedy to human error.

Nicolas Klein, a Spanish author and professor, described the year as a "dark" one for Spanish rail transport, noting the accident has increased distrust of the railway network. Rescue operations continued on October 29, and ticket sales for routes between Madrid and Andalusia were suspended.