Bus drivers can drive more hours after Madrid-Seville rail accident
09 Nov 2026Effective: 28 Oct 20260 views
Who is affected:
Bus companies and drivers who covered alternative services to the Madrid-Seville train
Summary
Following the serious rail accident on October 28 in Toledo, bus drivers are temporarily allowed to exceed usual driving limits and reduce their rest periods to cover alternative train services.
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The General Directorate of Road and Rail Transport has activated the emergency exception provided for in article 14.2 of Regulation CE 561/2006 following the rail accident at km 118 of the Madrid-Seville line, near Urda (Toledo), on October 28, 2026. The exceptions increase maximum daily driving from 9 to 11 hours, wee…
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