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After the accident: How seriously does SFM really take rail safety?

Will ERTMS make Mallorca’s trains safer?

ERTMS could improve safety on Mallorca, but its impact depends on rollout, training, maintenance and independent checks.

Published: April 22, 2026
After the accident: How seriously does SFM really take rail safety?

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Will Mallorca’s trains become safer once SFM introduces ERTMS?

ERTMS can improve safety because it can automatically slow or stop a train in risky situations. On Mallorca, though, the real result will depend on how well the system is installed, tested and maintained over time. Safety also depends on driver training, staffing and regular inspections, not only on the technology itself.

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