# Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/spanish-transport-minister-resigns-days-after-deadly-train-crash/
- Published: 2026-11-03T20:36:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T23:40:21+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6wydqd4yxdyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Elections, Europe, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Óscar Puente resigned six days after a fatal train collision.
- At least 69 people died and dozens were injured.
- The crash has raised questions about rail safety before Spain’s election.

## Summary

Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente has resigned six days after a high-speed train collision killed at least 69 people and injured dozens. The crash has intensified scrutiny of the country’s rail safety and damaged public confidence, while the government faces an early general election on 29 November.

Puente announced his decision in Congress after setting out safety measures and facing opposition questions. He cited two serious accidents in less than a year, including a January crash that killed 46, and said he would also withdraw from the election lists. The latest collision involved a Renfe train carrying 397 passengers and a stationary Iryo train with 147; reports indicate a signalling failure and recordings suggest the moving train was cleared to proceed.

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