El uso de la línea del accidente de Urda se disparó un 28% en cinco años y los operadores reclamaban cambiar el LZB: “Es muy importante”
La liberalización del sector disparó un 53% la oferta para el corredor Madrid-Sur y los directivos de Iryo y Ouigo vieron la opción de ganar agilidad sin el sistema de seguridad de 1992, que cayó el día del siniestro, y con el salto a ERTMS
Since 2019, the use of the Urda accident route has increased by 28% over five years, with the number of train services and passengers also rising by 53%, according to data from the CNMC. The Madrid-Sevilla high-speed corridor, which includes the scene of both tragic accidents, faces an extensive technological upgrade to address safety concerns while handling growing traffic.
Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo have intensified competition, adding more trains and passengers to the aging infrastructure. In 2020, the European Investment Bank labeled the facility "at the end of its design life" and the European Commission described it as "outdated" in 2023. The government responded by significantly boosting investment, injecting over 800 million euros, aided by European funds.
However, the transition from the LZB safety system to the newer ERTMS remains incomplete as of October 28th, with testing still pending before the end of the year.
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