AP, 11 March 2010: . . . .The massacre was Europe’s worst Islamic terror attack. The attackers targeted the Madrid commuter train network with 10 shrapnel-filled bombs concealed in backpacks during the morning rush hour of March 11, 2004. Twenty-eight people, mainly from North Africa, went on trial in 2007 and 21 of them were convicted of taking part in the attacks. . . .

Spain marks Madrid train bombings – six years on (EuroNews, 11 March 2010)
It was no ordinary journey to work for many in Madrid today. Thoughts turned to the rush-hour bombings exactly six years ago that killed nearly 200 people and injured almost 2,000 more. Some paid tribute by carrying flowers onto the Spanish capital’s commuter rail system where packed trains exploded on March 11th 2004. The anniversary of the al-Qaeda inspired attacks was also being marked in parliament and at other formal ceremonies to remember those who died. . . .

Joint act pays homage to Madrid bombing victims (EITB, 11 March 2010)
Acts of commemoration are being held throughout the EU on Thursday as part of the European Day for Victims of Terrorism, held every year on 11th March since 2005. Politicians in Spain laid a wreath of flowers at a plaque in the capital, marking the start of ceremonies to mark the sixth anniversary of the Madrid train bombings that killed 191 and injured 1,800 commuters when ten explosives planted by Muslim extremists went off on four commuter trains. Madrid regional government President Esperanza Aguirre placed the flowers in Puerta del Sol square at 9am, accompanied by regional leaders of the country’s main political parties. . . . .