Spain will pay 20 million euros in compensation to the families of those killed and injured in the high‑speed train crash that occurred on 18 January 2026 in Adamuz, a town in the province of Córdoba. Minister of Transport Oscar Puente announced that each family of a deceased victim will receive €216 000, composed of €72 000 from the state, €72 000 as a pre‑payment from insurance and €72 000 from mandatory travel insurance. Compensation for the injured will range from €2 400 to €84 000, depending on the severity of their injuries. The tragedy, which killed 45 people and injured over 150, is Spain’s largest rail disaster since 2013. The incident has sparked criticism of the transport ministry and led the main opposition party, the Popular Party, to demand Puente’s resignation. Puente has said he remains committed to his duties and will continue to inform the public. Other rail incidents in the same week, including the death of a locomotive engineer in Catalonia, have intensified pressure on the government. The government aims to deliver the compensation within three months.

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