Renfe toughens control over Talgo trains
It will inspect the bogies every 5,000 kilometers, compared to 10,000 kilometers previously, which involves carrying out a check every three or four days.
Renfe, the Spanish state-owned train operator, met with union representatives from Semaf to reassure train drivers about the safety of the high-speed trains in the S 106 fleet, manufactured by Talgo. The fleet of 30 units has been experiencing structural issues, including cracks in the bogies, which have led to preventive withdrawals from circulation.
Renfe has implemented additional safety measures, including more frequent inspections and a new magnetic particle test, and plans to acquire new bogies to replace the current ones. The union Semaf has expressed concerns that the preventive measures have not been effective and is demanding more drastic action, including possible permanent withdrawal of the S 106 fleet.
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