Audio reveals train drivers told to resume journey before deadly Spanish crash

Audio recordings from Spanish media show that a Renfe train was given clearance to proceed at normal speed despite another train being stalled 25km ahead on the Madrid-Seville line. Officials confirm an automatic signalling system failure had halted all trains, but the Renfe driver was ordered to continue under a backup Lateral Signalling Block system. The Iryo train driver later reported being unable to move, stating the train would not allow control of the security system, suggesting the control centre was aware the train was stationary before the collision.