The Parliament of Andalucia has unanimously approved compensation payments for victims of the deadly train crash in Adamuz.

However, the agreement has sparked some fierce criticism over the amount of money being offered.

The regional government’s emergency decree, approved on Friday, establishes financial aid for both direct and indirect victims of the railway disaster that took place in Cordoba province on January 18, 2026.

Under the scheme, victims who suffered physical injuries will receive payments ranging from €481 to €16,828 depending on the severity of their injuries.

Meanwhile, families of those killed in the crash will receive €14,424.

However, opposition parties on the left, including the PSOE, Por Andalucia and Adelante Andalucia, condemned the package as insufficient.

Critics argued the decree fails to include compensation for psychological trauma or mental health problems suffered by victims following the disaster.

The spokesperson for the ruling Partido Popular in the Andalucian parliament, Toni Martín, defended the decision by insisting psychological care is already being provided through the public health service.

The debate also became politically charged because the decree was approved by the parliament’s standing committee just before the official start of the new legislative term.

Opposition politicians argued the vote should have been delayed until the newly elected parliament was formed, claiming the updated political balance could have resulted in broader support measures.

Inma Nieto said the compensation package would likely have been ‘more complete’ under the new parliamentary makeup, although opposition parties acknowledged the approval process was legally valid.

The decree was defended by acting regional minister Jose Antonio Nieto, who said the aid was intended to complement state support measures and help victims still facing major costs four months after the crash.

According to the Junta, many survivors continue to deal with expenses linked to adapting homes for accessibility, rehabilitation treatment and psychological support.

The payments will be exempt from regional income tax and paid in a single instalment within a maximum of two months after applications are submitted.

Applications can be filed electronically or in person once the official call is published in the Andalucian government gazette.

Meanwhile, Rodrigo Alonso of Vox warned his party ‘will not stop until the whole truth is known and those responsible pay for what happened’, while also admitting the compensation amounts should be improved further.

Read more Andalucia news at the Spanish Eye.