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After the train accident in Spain, Transport Minister Puente resigned

Original headlineİspanya’da tren kazası sonrası Ulaştırma Bakanı Puente istifa etti

Open the sourceReported by Ekonomim, ekonomim.com, 4 November 2026
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Spanish Transport and Sustainable Mobility Minister Oscar Puente Santiago resigned following the October 28 collision of two high-speed trains near the city of Toledo that killed 69 people. The crash, one of Spain's deadliest rail accidents, has put pressure on the government over rail safety and infrastructure oversight. Puente's departure removes a senior figure from the cabinet and raises questions about accountability for the incident. Investors and analysts will watch for the appointment of a successor and any policy response on rail safety spending and regulation.

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Oscar Puente Santiago, Spain, Toledo, Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility