Commuter Train Derails Near Barcelona, Driver Killed, Dozens Injured After Wall Collapse

A commuter train derailed near Barcelona on January 20, 2026, after a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks due to heavy rainfall, killing the driver and injuring around 37 passengers, with several seriously hurt. The accident occurred near Gelida, about 35-40 km from Barcelona, disrupting rail services. This incident followed a separate high-speed train collision near Córdoba two days earlier that killed at least 40 people and injured dozens, prompting national mourning and investigations into rail safety in Spain.