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Train Conductor Dies in Barcelona Derailment Amidst Severe Weather

Published January 21, 2026, 07:13
Train Conductor Dies in Barcelona Derailment Amidst Severe Weather

A train conductor died and 37 people were injured, four seriously, after a commuter train derailed near Barcelona due to a collapsed retaining wall amidst severe weather. The incident occurred two days after a fatal train accident in Andalusia, which claimed the lives of 42 people. Spain is facing extreme weather conditions, with storms, snowfall, and strong winds. The two accidents have raised serious concerns about rail safety and put authorities under pressure to provide answers.