Spain will pay a total of 20 million euros in compensation to the victims of the January 18 rail disaster that killed 45 people and injured more than 150. Transport Minister Oscar Puente announced the package, which will give each family of a deceased passenger 216 000 euros (72 000 tax‑free aid, 72 000 insurance advance and 72 000 from mandatory travel insurance) and injured passengers payments ranging from 2 400 to 84 000 euros. The tragedy occurred in Adamuz, Córdoba province, and the announcement follows criticism from the opposition Popular Party demanding Puente’s resignation. Other rail incidents that week included the death of a locomotive mechanic in Catalonia and two non‑fatal incidents. The Catalan rail network Rodiales suffered work‑stop protests and IT outages, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

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