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Re:At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-sp... by zdragnar on Monday January 19, 2026 @09:58AM (#46679714)
Could have, though both trains were going slower than what the mechanic union asked for. Either or wasn't a factor, or the conditions were even worse than all parties believed.
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Re:At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-sp... by whizzter on Monday January 19, 2026 @05:10PM (#46685203)
Some have mentioned that the tracks were installed during may 2025, it's also the first winter so track issues and then thermal contraction could've cause too much strain.
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Re:At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-sp... by zdragnar on Monday January 19, 2026 @05:44PM (#46685583)
Most recent reports indicate a broken weld on the track, so definitely possible damage from frost heave (is that a thing in the area it derailed?) or poor construction practices.
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