At least 30 people were killed today, Wednesday, Oct. 28, when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain’s Toledo province, according to initial reports.
The driver of a train that derailed Wednesday in northwestern Spain has been charged with 79 counts of reckless homicide. Francisco Jose Garzon was released on bail Sunday, after being questioned by a judge for two hours.
Police are holding the engineer of the Spanish train that derailed at high speed this week on suspicion of reckless homicide. Interior Minister Jorge Fernández Díaz said Saturday there are “reasonable grounds” to believe that Francisco José Garzón Amo is responsible for the crash that killed 78 people.
Bombardier Transportation signed a contract with Spanish National Railways (RENFE) for the supply of 100 TRAXX F140 DC locomotives for freight transportation.