Chaos in Spain as Rail Network in Meltdown Despite £20 Billion Boost

Chaos in Spain as rail network in meltdown despite £20 billion boost

Furious passengers posted images of the travel chaos to their social media accounts, which quickly went viral.

Spain’s rail system struggles despite billions in EU funding

Billions in EU funds haven’t stopped mounting criticism of Spain’s troubled rail network.

This article turns to the historical and political field, to examine how the railways were organized as a public infrastructure, what role was attributed to the state, what contradictions arise (on a theoretical and practical level) - and what "nationalization" ultimately means in a capitalist regime. Finally, it attempts to formulate thoughts on the need to renationalize the railway within the framework of a leftist transitional program, as wel…

Chaos on Spain’s High-Speed Rail: Major Travel Disruptions Due to Coordinated Cable Theft

In a significant disruption to Spain’s transportation network, the nation’s high-speed rail services have been severely affected following a series of coordinated cable thefts. The incidents, which occurred across multiple regions, have led to delays and cancellations of numerous trains, leaving thousands of passengers stranded or facing extended travel times. Authorities are investigating the thefts, [...]

For four years there has been competition on the Spanish fast rail network. Now more people take the train than before. And more and more often something goes wrong.

The Madrid government is facing criticism for the systemic failures of the Spanish rail network, despite the billions granted by the EU to modernise the country's infrastructure.