A PDF version of the statement is available in the downloads section below.

José Manuel de Juan, Director of the Spanish Tourist Office, London:

“Spain is in mourning today as we think of those passengers who have lost their lives, the injured and all their loved ones, as a result of this terrible rail tragedy.

This morning’s rail crash between two high-speed trains outside Toledo on the Madrid to Seville line, is a tragedy for our country, with at least 30 passengers already confirmed killed and many more injured amongst the 544 passengers.

Emergency services are on the scene and a full investigation will be under way to determine the reasons for it.”

For media enquiries contact Jessica Harvey-Taylor at the Spanish Tourist Office on Jessica.harvey@tourspain.es, or Kate McWilliams and Hannah Carlisle at LOTUS on spain@wearelotus.co.uk.

Spain’s luxury tourist train, Al Andalus, is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary with an exciting new route that brings Madrid into the spotlight. Starting in 2026, the Spanish capital will mark either the starting point or the end destination of this exclusive journey for the very first time.

The updated itinerary will preserve the train’s signature format of seven days and six nights, offering travellers an experience of elegance and comfort. In addition to its classic Andalusian stops, the route will expand to include destinations in Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, and the Community of Madrid, creating a richer and more diverse exploration of the region.

This new chapter for Al Andalus reinforces its status as one of Europe’s most luxurious trainlines, combining exceptional service with a curated journey through Spain’s most captivating destinations.

Ahead of travelling to Spain and its islands, visitors should check the requirements of the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) which is gradually being implemented across the destination: 

https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees  

For all press enquiries contact Jessica Harvey Taylor on Jessica.harvey@tourspain.es or the Spanish Tourist Office’s PR agency LOTUS on spain@wearelotus.co.uk