Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002258/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Carmen Crespo Díaz (PPE), Borja Giménez Larraz (PPE)
Over the past year, rail services in Spain have suffered multiple interruptions, such as alleged acts of sabotage and persistent technical failures, seriously affecting the Madrid-Andalusia line. The last incident left more than 16 000 passengers stranded due to a breakdown caused after the theft of cabling in Toledo. These events highlight serious failings in infrastructure management and safety, negatively affecting the connectivity of key regions such as Andalusia, despite the pledges by the Ministry of Transport. This runs counter to the European Commission’s objectives regarding territorial cohesion and fair mobility.
In light of the above:
- 1.What is the Commission’s assessment of the impact of these recurrent disruptions to the rail services in Spain – especially those affecting the rail links to Andalusia – with regard to the objectives of cohesion and sustainable mobility?
- 2.Given the scale and frequency of these incidents, does the Commission intend to review national performance in the management of EU-supported transport infrastructure projects?
- 3.Does the Commission intend to encourage the use of European funds for advanced monitoring and prevention technologies that guarantee the reliability of the European high-speed rail network?
Submitted: 4.6.2025