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Retaining walls, landslides and geotechnical safety: Dr Pinyol explains the risks and tools to prevent them.

Retaining walls, landslides and geotechnical safety: Dr Pinyol explains the risks and tools to prevent them.

by | Jan 28, 2026 | Featured, Geomechanics, Geomechanics and Hydrogeology, In depth, News, Position of news at home

The persistent rainfall that fell in Catalonia in January 202 led to tragic situations, such as the Gelida rail accident caused by the collapse of a retaining wall, as well as landslides in other parts of the commuter network. We speak with Dr Núria M. Pinyol, a...
Complex orography, ageing infrastructure and lack of capacity: CIMNE experts warn of the fragility of commuter rail network in Catalonia

Complex orography, ageing infrastructure and lack of capacity: CIMNE experts warn of the fragility of commuter rail network in Catalonia

by | Jan 27, 2026 | CENIT, Featured-2, Featured-CENIT-1, Geomechanics, Geomechanics and Hydrogeology, In depth, News, Position of news at home

On Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in Gelida, Catalonia, a commuter train collided with a retaining wall that is believed to have come loose due to heavy rain. The accident resulted in one fatality, a trainee driver, and 37 people were injured. As a result of the incident,...
CIMNE and Singular Aircraft sign letter of intent to strengthen collaboration in aeronautical R&D

CIMNE and Singular Aircraft sign letter of intent to strengthen collaboration in aeronautical R&D

by | Jan 22, 2026 | Aeronautical, Marine, Automotive and Energy Engineering, CAMMS, Featured-3, Innovation, Institutional, News, Position of news at home

The International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) and Singular Aircraft have signed a letter of intent framing strategic collaboration in research, development and innovation in the aeronautical field. The document, signed on Tuesday, aims to...