{"id":154233,"date":"2025-07-08T11:12:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T11:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/ouigo-distances-himself-from-the-collapse-in-the-bird-and-believes-he-knows-who-the-culprit-is\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T11:12:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T11:12:43","slug":"ouigo-distances-himself-from-the-collapse-in-the-bird-and-believes-he-knows-who-the-culprit-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/ouigo-distances-himself-from-the-collapse-in-the-bird-and-believes-he-knows-who-the-culprit-is\/","title":{"rendered":"Ouigo distances himself from the collapse in the bird and believes he knows who the culprit is."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Government, Ouigo, and Adif Locked in a High-Speed Train Blame Game<\/h2>\n
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They were “trapped in the middle of a plain.” Since that day, the Government, Ouigo, and Adif have found themselves entangled in a convoluted dispute. This particular feud revolves around identifying who is responsible for the significant \u00a0collapse of high-speed rail\u00a0 in Andalusia last week, leading to disrupted travel for thousands.<\/p>\n

Travelers were stranded, left with numerous \u00a0questions\u00a0 as to who is liable, and one certainty remains: nobody wants to take the blame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Incident That Sparked Outrage<\/h2>\n

“A Sinking.”<\/strong> Ouigo characterized the situation in a statement collected by Europa Press<\/em><\/a> by saying that attributing responsibility for the breakdown is akin to “assigning blame for cars getting stuck in a flooded road\u2014a frequent and habitual occurrence.” The chaos unfolded on June 30 when \u00a0hundreds of travelers\u00a0 on the high-speed train faced inconvenience, culminating in one train’s passengers spending an entire night trapped, lacking water and the prospect of rescue\u2014an indefensible situation.<\/p>\n

Adif’s Blame Game<\/h2>\n

The report prepared by Adif pinpointed an \u00a0Ouigo train\u00a0 as the catalyst of the system failure. According to Adif, the French train “lost connection with the signal systems while stationary,” which triggered a domino effect, leading to the halting of four additional trains.<\/p>\n

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Adif emphasizes that the accumulation of five stationary trains over seven kilometers created elevated risks.<\/strong> The infrastructure manager further expounded that the \u00a0catenary tension\u00a0 designed to power a moving train cannot sustain multiple stationary trains at the same spot without risking overload. Such overload leads to a disconnection from the catenary, resulting in a tension drop across the line, similar to \u00a0pulling the plug\u00a0 at home to prevent equipment from being damaged.<\/p>\n

The Pantograph Dilemma<\/h2>\n

The entire electrical system hinges on the \u00a0pantograph,\u00a0 which manages the electrical connection between the train and the catenary. According to Adif, the failure of this system on the Renfe Avant train added fuel to the fire of chaos. This link places the \u00a0blame squarely on Ouigo\u00a0 as the initial spark that ignited the system collapse.<\/p>\n

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Ouigo’s Defense<\/h2>\n

Ouigo has countered Adif\u2019s claims.<\/strong> In its official statement, it insisted, “This cannot serve as a suitable cause for the tension drop in the catenary. The infrastructure should generally account for these types of situations.” They continue to bolster their defense, emphasizing the reliability of their trains, which they assert are among the “most secure models in Europe.” Furthermore, Ouigo has stated its willingness to collaborate with Adif to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.<\/p>\n

Government Interference and Concerns<\/h2>\n

The government is also monitoring Ouigo closely.<\/strong> Vice President Mar\u00eda Jes\u00fas Montero’s comments were caught on an open microphone last Wednesday, revealing doubts about the maintenance of Ouigo trains. “We from Renfe remove them, which do not remove the trains from the tracks,” Montero allegedly stated, raising eyebrows and concern regarding train safety.<\/p>\n

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Call for Greater Investment<\/h2>\n

As a means of self-defense, Ouigo has urged greater investment in infrastructure maintenance from Adif. They argue that the events experienced last week are “unprecedented and unacceptable,” as expressed by CEO Helene Valenzuela during the IV Mobility Forum organized by The Economist<\/em><\/a>. They assert that a comprehensive plan from Adif is insufficient, contending that not all weak spots on the network can be identified without increased \u00a0financial backing\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Thus far, Ouigo has cited the \u00a0high fees\u00a0 imposed by Adif for using the infrastructure as a leading reason for its ongoing struggle to operate profitably in Spain. The government has warned that it may escalate the issue to the European authorities for unfair competition if these situations persist.<\/p>\n

An extraordinary showdown is unfolding between these entities, with repercussions felt across the rail network. The travel interruptions are indicative of deeper issues that need to be addressed to ensure the safety and reliability of services in the long run. <\/p>\n


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