Spain: Rail strike begins as drivers protest safety failures

cross-posted from: https://mander.xyz/post/47144985

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is due to brief parliament on Wednesday on the failures in the rail system.

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The union says the rail system is deteriorating and is demanding stronger safety and maintenance guarantees.

In an August letter to rail operator Adif, the union warned of severe wear on several lines, including the site of January's crashes.

"It's a vicious circle," union leader Diego Martin told Reuters. "Track defects damage trains, and train defects further damage the track."

There is also a question of whether maintenance of the network is keeping pace with passenger demand.

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Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is due to brief parliament on Wednesday on the failures in the rail system.

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