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Train disasters drive passengers away from Spain's high-speed network, in blow to tourism
Passenger demand fell 15% in the first half as two crashes killed 115 people and forced travelers onto flights, rental cars and buses.
- Two deadly train accidents this year have driven passengers from Spain's high-speed rail network, with the October 28 collision killing 69 people and shuttering the Madrid-Andalusia line for the second time in nine months.
- Data from competition watchdog CNMC show long-distance high-speed rail ridership fell 15% to 18.7 million during January-June following the January collision near Adamuz, which killed 46 people.
- The Chamber in Seville estimates the line closure causes daily regional losses of $1.7 million, with alternative services covering just 60% of halted traffic; last-minute flight bookings surged 61% in Nov.
- Carlos Garrido of tourism group Mesa del Turismo urged authorities to present a comprehensive infrastructure plan, while the national government approved a decree this week strengthening rail safety.
- Researcher Juan Pedro Aznar of Esade warned that frequent incidents threaten Spain's reputation, while Canadian tourist Isobel Hamilton said, "We were uncomfortable about keeping a rail trip in our plans.
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Spain’s two deadly train accidents this year have driven passengers away from the world’s second-largest high-speed rail network, a concern for a country heavily reliant on tourism and business travel, experts and business groups said. The October 28 collision, which killed 69 people, shut the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line for the second time in nine months, […]
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