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The recent train accident in Toledo, Spain, has raised concerns about the outdated LZB control system used by Adif. Despite a contract awarded in 2021 to upgrade safety systems, implementation has been delayed significantly. The LZB system, installed in 1992, is now being replaced by the more modern ERTMS, but the process is incomplete. Minister Óscar Puente acknowledged technical failures, including a transmission loss that led to the accident. The incident highlights ongoing issues with the Madrid-Sevilla line, including previous incidents attributed to cable thefts affecting safety systems. The outdated technology poses risks, as demonstrated by the recent tragedy.