Spain Begins 3 Days of Mourning for Deadly Train Wreck
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Spain high-speed train crash: signalling vulnerabilities could be key to understanding the accident
The German LZB (Linienzugbeeinflussung) signalling system remains in operation on the Andalusia-Madrid railway corridor, installed for the high-speed line. Although efficient, this system is surpassed by the European Rail Traffic Management System ( ERTMS ), which is already installed on the newest lines.
BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Two separate trains derailed in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia on Tuesday evening, killing one driver and injuring at least 20, local authorities said.