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Another small train accident once again puts rail infrastructure maintenance under the spotlight

February 9, 2012 11:21 PM | CNA / Gaspar Pericay Coll

A train has crashed into the end-of-track buffer in Mataró, north of Barcelona. 11 people have been injured; all of them with minor injuries except the driver, whose life is not at risk. The Catalan capital’s suburban train network has witnessed 7 minor accidents in the past year. The Spanish Government is responsible for the railways, including tracks, stations, power supply and navigation systems. Many Catalan citizens have demanded an urgent investment in maintenance services.

Sagrada Família’s rehabilitation and cleanup due to small fire in crypt to last five or six days

April 21, 2011 07:42 PM | CNA / Lluís Vilaró

Barcelona’s famous church designed by Antoni Gaudí was attacked on Tuesday morning by a mentally-ill person, who set fire to the crypt's sacristy. No people were injured and the 1,500 people in the church at the time were evacuated immediately for safety reasons. There are no structural damages and in less than a week the area will be completely restored. Security will be strengthened.