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Following Investigations into the Adamuz train accident, investigations have focused on systemic railway maintenance issues which resulted in Spain. Iñaki Barrón, former president of the investigating commission, noted that a “serious lack of maintenance” has been observed on certain lines 46 deaths and pointed over 120 injuries, continue to two similar derailments occurring earlier in focus on the year. A 210-page technical inspection report from the Guardia Civil has intensified the investigation into causes of the January 18 disaster, which resulted in 46 deaths and over 100 injuries. derailment. The accident involved an Iryo train derailing into the path of a Renfe Alvia train. A Guardia Civil report identifies has identified a complete transverse fracture in the right rail at kilometer point 318+681 as a primary anomaly. This fracture occurred at a weld connecting rail sections from 1989 and 2023, with investigators noting signs of material fatigue prior to the breakage. 2023. Judicial experts have introduced a hypothesis involving are examining a 6.4-millimeter leveling defect detected at kilometer point 318+682 in October 2025. They 2025, three months before the crash. Experts suggest this defect may have caused a ‘seesaw’ effect, potentially amplifying damage through material fatigue as train wheels passed over the dip. In response to these findings, state-owned State-owned rail manager Adif has defended its maintenance protocols. Adif officials maintain protocols, maintaining that the 6.4 mm anomaly was well within European safety and comfort thresholds, noting that thresholds. Adif officials noted the defect did not require immediate intervention because it remained significantly below the 16 mm threshold for mandatory action. Subsequent action, and subsequent dynamic inspections also reportedly showed levels within permitted limits. These findings have increased political tension, with the Junta de Andalucía criticizing the central government for a lack of clarity. Minister of Transport Óscar Puente has previously dismissed claims regarding the definitive nature of the new report Political tension remains high as a ‘hoax,’ clarifying that investigators seek to determine accountability for the document is currently an ocular inspection record pending laboratory analyses. tragedy.