Madrid Metro Addresses Machinist Mental Health After Germanwings Incident

Following the Germanwings plane crash in 2015, a joking reference about a similar incident occurring on the Madrid Metro prompted the company to seriously evaluate the mental health of its train operators. Metro de Madrid has long offered psychological support to new employees, and this week, they’ve awarded a €390,000 contract to address the well-being of all personnel involved in train operations. This proactive measure acknowledges the immense pressure and potential trauma faced by metro staff.

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