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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

UCO also implicates Pardo de Vera in the alleged scheme to buy masks

The UCO has reported new findings linking former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera to alleged corruption during mask procurement in the pandemic.

Feb 26 • 14:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The UCO claims that Koldo García "took advantage" of former Adif chief Pardo de Vera to rig contracts

The UCO has released a report alleging that Koldo García exploited the influence of former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera to manipulate public contracts.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The victims of the Adamuz crash see "an intention to hide evidence" in the removal of materials by Adif without permission and announce they will go to court

Victims of the Adamuz train crash accuse the public railway company Adif of removing evidence from the accident scene without authorization and plan to take legal action.

Feb 24 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Adif's response to the judge's warnings for removing material from the Adamuz accident site without permission: 'It would have ended up in a landfill'

Adif claims it removed material from the Adamuz train accident site to preserve evidence and prevent it from being discarded, despite doing so without judicial permission.

Feb 24 • 13:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Transport Ministry defends that the remains preserved from the Adamuz accident were not sealed by the Civil Guard

The Transport Ministry of Spain defends its actions regarding the remains from the Adamuz railway accident, asserting they were not sealed by the Civil Guard despite a judge's reprimand.

Feb 24 • 13:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Adif obtained judicial permission to reconstruct the area of the accident in Adamuz, but the judge criticizes them for 'extracting material of interest for the case'

Adif received judicial permission to reconstruct the site of a railway accident in Adamuz, but a judge criticized their actions regarding the extraction of potentially relevant evidence.

Feb 23 • 23:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Adif took materials from the Adamuz accident before the judicial inspection finished

Adif removed materials from the site of the train accident in Adamuz, Córdoba, where 46 people died, prior to the completion of the judicial investigation.

Feb 23 • 20:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A worker from Adif dies while performing maintenance on the high-speed network at the Calatayud station

A 60-year-old Adif worker died while performing maintenance on the high-speed railway network at Calatayud station.

Feb 21 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Storm Pedro: Adif suspends train service between Catalonia and Valencia region due to wind storm

Train service between Catalonia and the Valencia region has been suspended due to strong winds associated with Storm Pedro, impacting various transportation services.

Feb 19 • 09:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Andalusian tourism sector loses 500,000 euros a day due to lack of trains: "The suit-wearing client is greatly missed"

The recent train accident in Adamuz has severely affected the Andalusian tourism sector, resulting in significant financial losses due to halted train services.

Feb 13 • 00:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The investigation into the 2023 Atocha derailment leaves unclear why the track broke despite laboratory analyses

The investigation into the 2023 train derailment at Atocha station in Madrid concludes that while there were maintenance issues, the exact cause of the track failure remains uncertain.

Feb 12 • 17:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Puente agrees with unions on 3,600 more positions in Renfe and Adif, more rest for train drivers, 461 million more for maintenance, and 300 "road" vehicles to supervise tracks to end the strike

The Spanish Ministry of Transport has reached an agreement with unions for increased funding and resources in the railway sector to end a strike amid safety concerns following recent accidents.

Feb 9 • 17:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

One of the 30 locomotive drivers from Adif who have been getting paid without working for over two years speaks out: "Seven months at home and 2,500 on the payroll... now they are idle in a room from eight to four"

A locomotive driver from Adif expresses frustration over being paid while not working for over two years, contributing to a sense of despair among his colleagues.

Feb 7 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Four stories of those affected by the chaos of Rodalies in Catalunya: 'Adif, give me back my life'

Thousands of users are set to protest for dignified train services amidst the ongoing crisis affecting Rodalies in Catalunya, which has disrupted the mobility of 400,000 people for 18 days.

Feb 6 • 21:05 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Transport and the unions of Adif and Renfe still fail to reach an agreement and the strike continues

After three days of negotiations, the Ministry of Transport and unions representing workers from Adif and Renfe have yet to reach an agreement regarding the planned strike on February 9, 10, and 11, with unions calling for increased investments in railway infrastructure following recent accidents.

Feb 6 • 10:59 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Adif partially reopens the Rubí tunnel and allows freight trains to resume

Adif has partially reopened the Rubí railway tunnel, allowing the resumption of freight traffic to France after a ten-day interruption.

Feb 5 • 17:33 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Transport and the Adif and Renfe unions still without agreement and the strike on February 9, 10, and 11 continues

Following a second meeting, the Ministry of Transport and representatives of Adif and Renfe workers have yet to reach an agreement regarding a strike scheduled for February 9, 10, and 11 due to recent high-speed train accidents.

Feb 5 • 13:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

High speed loses speed: Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo agree with Adif to delay the Madrid-Barcelona route by 25 minutes until December

Spain's high-speed train operators Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo have reached an agreement with Adif to extend travel times between Madrid and Barcelona by at least 25 minutes until December due to ongoing railway crisis following a tragic accident.

Feb 5 • 11:35 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Adif extends the 25-minute travel increase on the AVE Madrid-Barcelona until December 13

Adif has extended the 25-minute increase in travel time on the AVE Madrid-Barcelona line until December 13 at the request of the operators to aid their ticket sale planning.

Feb 5 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Adif extends the 25-minute increase in high-speed travel times between Madrid and Barcelona until December

Adif has decided to extend the average 25-minute increase in high-speed travel times between Madrid and Barcelona until December at the request of operators Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo.

Feb 5 • 11:18 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Unions maintain the strike at Renfe and Adif on February 9, 10, and 11 after the first meeting with Óscar Puente

Unions have decided to continue the planned strike at Renfe and Adif on February 9, 10, and 11, as negotiations after a meeting with Óscar Puente did not reach an agreement.

Feb 4 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

From little staff to lack of responsibility: all the complaints of Adif and Renfe workers that led them to demand the resignation of Óscar Puente

Workers from Adif and Renfe have staged protests demanding the resignation of Transport Minister Óscar Puente due to numerous complaints regarding staffing and accountability issues, amplified by recent train accidents.

Feb 4 • 00:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government abandons users: no high speed, no punctuality, and no compensation

Adif's failure to manage the railway network has led to significant disruptions, including train cancellations and delays, prompting protests from users who feel abandoned by the government.

Feb 3 • 21:57 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo agree that the trip between Madrid and Barcelona will last 25 minutes longer due to Adif's inspections

Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo have agreed to extend the travel time between Madrid and Barcelona by 25 minutes starting February 5, due to inspections by Adif.

Feb 3 • 14:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo accept a 25-minute increase in the Madrid-Barcelona journey due to Adif's reviews

Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo have agreed to extend the Madrid-Barcelona travel time by 25 minutes as a result of maintenance reviews conducted by Adif, alongside the cancellation of nine early or late services to enhance maintenance operations.

Feb 3 • 13:58 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo agree with Adif to increase travel time between Madrid and Barcelona by 25 minutes

Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo have reached an agreement with Adif to temporarily increase travel times between Madrid and Barcelona by 25 minutes due to maintenance work on the tracks.

Feb 3 • 13:37 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Adif and Renfe workers protest after recent accidents: 'We need to act radically'

Workers from Adif and Renfe protested in front of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility demanding accountability and better railway management following recent accidents in Adamuz and Rodalies.

Feb 3 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Massive protest by Renfe and Adif workers in front of the Ministry of Transport led by Óscar Puente: "More investment is needed"

A large protest by Renfe and Adif workers took place in Madrid, voicing their dissatisfaction with the government's lack of investment in railway infrastructure and safety following recent accidents.

Feb 3 • 12:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The president of Adif: "We will work day by day to reverse that feeling of insecurity that seems to float"

Luis Pedro Marco de la Peña, president of Adif, states that the organization will strive to address the perceived insecurity in the railway sector amid the ongoing investigation into a power outage.

Feb 3 • 11:38 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Adif control center fails again and chains two cuts in Rodalies early in the morning

The Adif control center experienced signaling failures leading to two service interruptions on the Rodalies during the morning rush hour, exacerbating ongoing issues.

Feb 3 • 07:46 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

New incidents from Adif complicate Rodalies service with cuts in service and widespread delays

New incidents from Adif have caused total service cuts and widespread delays in Rodalies, impacting mobility in Catalunya during the morning commute.

Feb 3 • 07:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A new incident at the Adif Traffic Center halts Rodalies for a few minutes

Two new incidents at the Adif Traffic Center caused delays in Rodalies service on Tuesday, resembling issues from the previous week.

Feb 3 • 07:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Iryo provides the CIAF with a flawless report of its train and Adif delivers the welding data

Iryo has submitted a comprehensive and impeccable report on its high-speed train to the CIAF, while Adif has provided data regarding welds as investigations continue following the derailment incident in Adamuz, Córdoba.

Feb 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Adif eliminates trains and continues to fail to control the situation as internal protests intensify: "Now they try to appease us"

The railway crisis following the Adamuz accident has led to Adif reducing train services on the Madrid-Barcelona corridor while protests from workers escalate.

Feb 2 • 21:41 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo suspend the last AVE trains from Madrid to Barcelona until further notice at the request of Adif

Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo have canceled the last AVE trains between Madrid and Barcelona until further notice in order to inspect the track after issues were reported by drivers.

Feb 2 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Adif cancels the last trains of the day on the Madrid-Barcelona line for maintenance operations

Due to ongoing train delays on the Madrid-Barcelona corridor, Adif has requested operators Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo to suspend the last journeys of the day to facilitate infrastructure maintenance.

Feb 2 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Adif requests Renfe, Ouigo, and Iryo to suspend the last daily trains between Madrid and Barcelona for track work

Adif has requested Renfe, Ouigo, and Iryo to cancel the last high-speed train services between Madrid and Barcelona to carry out maintenance work on the railway tracks.

Feb 2 • 12:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Adif asks Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo to withdraw their last minute services on the Madrid-Barcelona route to allow more time for their revisions

Adif has requested that Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo stop their last-minute services on the Madrid-Barcelona route to provide more time for daily inspections due to increasing incidents reported by drivers.

Feb 2 • 12:57 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Brussels gave 111 million to the Government in 2024 to change rails and sleepers seeing the Madrid-Sevilla line as 'obsolete'

Brussels allocated over 111 million euros to the Spanish government in 2024 to replace outdated rails and sleepers on the Madrid-Sevilla line, with concerns raised by MEP Juan Ignacio Zoido regarding the mismanagement of funds and the condition of railway infrastructure after an accident revealed defective components.

Feb 2 • 06:43 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Adif takes advantage of Christmas Eve to publish an express purchase of equipment from Huawei

Adif announces a tender on Christmas Eve for Huawei equipment in its data network, amounting to €484,000 for two years, which it deems necessary despite warnings from European allies about risks associated with Huawei.

Dec 31 • 03:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Otero Lastres took Adif's rigging to the Prosecutor's Office against the resistance of the PSOE wing in the Court of Auditors

José Manuel Otero Lastres independently reported findings of rigged contracts at Adif to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor, despite opposition from PSOE members in the Court of Auditors.

Dec 31 • 02:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The prosecutor of the Court of Auditors sees signs of embezzlement in contracts with a company from the Ábalos network that Adif validated

The chief prosecutor of the Court of Auditors, Manuel Martín-Granizo, has found evidence of embezzlement in contracts awarded and validated by Adif to a company linked to former minister José Luis Ábalos.

Dec 29 • 22:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Adif dismissed two internal complaints about Ábalos' rigging months before Sánchez brought him back to be a deputy

Adif disregarded internal complaints regarding rigging by José Luis Ábalos months prior to his reinstatement by Pedro Sánchez as a candidate for the 2023 general elections, despite prior warnings from officials about the corruption scheme.

Dec 28 • 22:50 UTC

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