The ongoing investigation by the Civil Guard and the Railway Accident Investigation Commission (CIAF) into the tragic Adamuz train derailment in Córdoba, which resulted in the deaths of 46 people, is increasingly honing in on the infrastructure management company, Adif. For the past seven weeks since the Iryo train derailed while heading to Madrid on January 18 and subsequently collided with an Alvia train, authorities have been scrutinizing the condition of the track, quality of welds, and inspection records – all of which fall under Adif's direct responsibility.

Human error has almost been ruled out as a contributing factor in the accident. Investigators are still awaiting further analysis of the Iryo train itself, but attention has distinctly shifted towards the rail infrastructure as a potential cause of the disaster. This focus aligns with ongoing concerns about the safety standards of managed railway operations in Spain, particularly since this incident marks the most severe train accident since the liberalization of high-speed rail services.

In a significant step forward for the investigation, the Montoro No. 2 Court has authorized access to the black boxes from both trains, allowing investigators to extract and analyze their contents. This essential data retrieval is expected to provide critical insights into the moments leading up to the derailment and help clarify the mechanisms that contributed to this devastating incident, further emphasizing the need for strict oversight of railway safety measures and infrastructure management.