Spain's Adif Blocks Access to Railway Speed Limit Data

Dignitat a les Vies, a platform advocating for railway reforms in Spain, had its website blocked by Adif, the national railway infrastructure manager. The site previously reported over 1,000 temporary speed limit restrictions affecting Spanish railways. Adif justified the blockade by declaring this information 'sensitive', and a court order was issued to comply with their request.

The implications of this action are significant, as it restricts public access to vital data regarding railway safety and efficiency. Detractors claim that such moves hinder transparency, violating existing legislation that mandates publication of infrastructure data. With over 850 speed limits imposed, travelers face delays without appropriate notification or recourse for compensation, underlining the tension between infrastructure management and public accountability.