La 1 clears prime time for Urda crash coverage
RTVE is extending its coverage of the Urda train disaster on Thursday, dropping three programmes from La 1. laSexta has also suspended Zapeando, while Mediaset says its schedules will remain unchanged.
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Nissan revives Sentra SE-R spirit with 300 CV concept
Nissan's Sentra Spec-V Concept pairs 300 CV with a six-speed manual and styling cues from the GT-R Nismo. The one-off show car revisits the SE-R ahead of the SEMA Show's 3 November opening.
DGT expects 5.34m journeys over Todos los Santos
Roadworks on the A-1 near Venturada could slow traffic into Madrid during the return. The DGT expects 5.34 million long-distance journeys and warns of peak congestion from Friday afternoon.
Spain's roads need urgent work across 52% of the network
More than half of Spain’s road network needs work, with about 33,966 km requiring urgent reconstruction in under a year in the AEC’s 2024 figures. AECA-ITV puts the average vehicle age at 15.2 years.
Antonio Vázquez found dead after Urda rail crash
Vázquez was found after Curro Vázquez and Fran spent 24 hours searching near the Urda crash site. He had been travelling to Seville to assess bulls for matador Pablo Aguado.
Stellantis faces a larger payout in Citroën cartel case
Spain’s Supreme Court has raised Stellantis Spain’s compensation for affected Citroën buyers from 2% to 5% of the purchase price. It said the earlier award was too low to provide adequate compensation.
Chery redesigns the SUV expected to become Spain’s next EBRO S700
The refreshed Tiggo 7 may form the basis of a future S700, but EBRO has not confirmed the link or a Spanish launch. Current hybrid options could continue, including a plug-in version with 90 km of electric range.
Julio Iglesias condemns maintenance after Toledo rail disaster
The singer has called the Toledo crash an «Injusticia» and urged thorough checks of modern infrastructure. Investigators have yet to establish the cause of the collision.
YouTuber buys abandoned Ferrari 456 for £10,000
Autoalex paid £10,000 for a Ferrari 456 left in a garage for more than a decade. Its 5.5-litre V12 turns on the starter, but unfinished engine work and major chassis repairs remain.
Iryo chief warned of LZB faults weeks before crash
Iryo chief Fabrizio Favara warned senators that LZB disconnections could stop trains and delay their restart. Twenty-three days later a failure preceded the Urda collision which left 69 dead and more than 200 injured.
Madrid-Andalusia journeys shift to buses and extra flights
Renfe has halted high-speed ticket sales between Madrid and Andalusia through 13 December as rail services remain suspended. Iberia is adding three flights on Thursday and coach firms say some have quintupled available seats.
Skoda offers free 3D-printable accessories for its cars
Owners can download designs from the brand’s official Printables.com profile, including organisers for the Epiq and Peaq. Most parts call for heat-resistant plastic, a practical safeguard inside a sun-warmed car.
Valladolid suspect freed over 10 alleged wash-site robberies
Police say the suspect was linked to ten break-ins at service stations and self-service car washes; two others are under investigation. Businesses had reported more than 24 incidents since July.
Judge rejects Zapatero request over Saudi jewellery
Judge Calama has rejected a request for Saudi authorities to confirm José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s account of a jewellery gift. The court says he has provided no proof that he sent the letters he says he wrote.
Blood donation appeals follow Toledo train collision
Hospitals in Toledo and Ciudad Real called for blood donations; Madrid hospitals did too. Nearby workers and residents helped passengers evacuate, while a Madrid farm protest became a five-minute silence.
Urda pharmacist gave first aid after rail crash
Antonio García Colina reached the railway wreckage in Urda, then returned with medical supplies. He spent two hours giving first aid as emergency services mobilised more than 120 ground vehicles and four helicopters.
l’Alfàs del Pi cancels Halloween events during official mourning
The council has cancelled two events organised by its Youth Department: a ‘Blood on the Clocktower’ role-playing session and a family Halloween party. The decision follows the Toledo rail accident and Spain’s official mourning.
Urda rail disaster leaves families searching for missing passengers
At least 68 bodies had been found after the train disaster in Urda, Toledo, but only two victims were identified on Wednesday. Families travelled to the area and contacted hospitals as they searched for missing passengers.
Fátima Báñez dies aged 59 in Toledo train crash
Fátima Báñez, Spain’s employment minister from 2011 to 2018, died aged 59 in the Toledo rail crash. She was in the last carriage of an Iryo train travelling to Seville for a business event.
Urda crash engineer points to possible ASFA failure
Railway engineer Carlos Sánchez de Roda says the Urda crash may have involved a failure of the ASFA backup system as well as the LZB. He argues trains should not resume after a safety-system fault at an operator’s discretion.
Renfe strike cuts rail services across Spain on October 29
Renfe’s 24-hour drivers’ strike runs from 00:01 to 23:59 on October 29. Minimum services average 73% on Alta Velocidad and Larga Distancia, while disruption after the Urda accident may bring further changes.
Blocus calls moved from social media to street protests
Calls under the Blocus label spread through TikTok and private messaging groups before protests reached Barcelona. Officials say most participants are minors; platforms have taken action against related groups and videos.
Blocus calls move from education to vandalism
Blocus calls spread through TikTok and private messaging groups, shifting from demands for better education to incitement to vandalism. Official sources say most participants are minors; Telegram and TikTok have taken action against related content.
Audi Q7 combines seven seats with a 299 PS V6 diesel
The third-generation Q7 pairs a 299 PS V6 TDI with permanent quattro lead. Buyers can choose five seats or add individual second-row seats for six; a seven-seat layout remains available.
Psychological care must continue after Toledo train crash
Psychologists in Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid say support for survivors and relatives must be tailored to each person. Emotional problems may surface weeks or months later, even when the first reaction seems reassuring.
Toledo Train Crash Victims Include Guard and Tax Inspector
At least 68 people were killed when a Renfe high-speed train collided with a stationary Iryo train in Toledo. Those identified include Civil Guard officer José Manuel and tax inspector Antonio Montero Domínguez.
Judge seals Urda crash site and secures train black boxes
The judge has barred unauthorised access to a two-kilometre stretch of the Madrid-Seville high-speed line after the Urda crash. Toledo Judicial Police will secure recovered black boxes for analysis.
Fátima Báñez was unaccounted for after Toledo train crash
Fátima Báñez was travelling on the Iryo train involved in the crash between Urda and Los Yébenes in Toledo. The PP and CEOE said they had no confirmed news of her at the time. She was bound for a business event in Seville.
CSIF demands Puente's resignation over Toledo rail accident
CSIF accuses Óscar Puente of singling out an Adif traffic manager before the investigation is complete and calls for his resignation. The union also cites shifts of up to 12 hours and five consecutive nights.
Spain crash inquiry examines AVE order to resume at normal speed
Recordings indicate the AVE was cleared to move at normal speed while the Iryo remained unable to restart. The collision followed about five minutes after a later call to the stopped train.
Renfe drivers maintain 24-hour strike after Urda crash
Semaf is proceeding with a 24-hour Renfe strike on Thursday, 29 October, despite the Urda collision. Around 6,000 workers are called out; minimum services range from 26% for freight to 75% on peak Cercanías routes.
Castilla y León explores return arrangements for unaccompanied minors
Castilla y León and Senegal will continue talks on possible arrangements for returning unaccompanied foreign minors. Carlos Pollán met ambassador Ibrahim Al Khalil Seck; no agreement was announced.
Judge orders seizure of black boxes after Urda rail crash
A judge has ordered the seizure and custody of any black boxes found on the trains involved in the Urda rail crash. Access is barred along two kilometres of the Madrid-Seville high-speed line in both directions.
Madrid Prepares for Its First Robotaxi Services
Madrid is preparing commercial robotaxi pilots that could start from late 2026 to 2027. The DGT has authorised 20 vehicles for public-road tests, but launches remain subject to technical and administrative approval.
Iberia caps Andalusia fares at €99 after Urda rail crash
Iberia has capped fares to and from Andalusia through 8 November at €99 in economy and €149 in Business per journey. It has also added more than 520 seats on Madrid flights to Malaga and Seville.