19 January 2026
RMT Press Office:
Rail union RMT, has expressed its deepest condolences and solidarity with rail workers and passengers killed and injured in the dreadful rail crash in southern Spain.
Details are still emerging but initial reports suggest at least 39 people have been killed and dozens injured.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “This is a deeply shocking event and my thoughts are with all those rail workers, passengers and families affected by this horrific crash.
“We express our solidarity with our sister trade unions and federations including, Sindicato Ferroviario (SF),SFF-CGT, SCF, SEMAF, and ALFERRO at this extremely difficult time.”
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