Transport Minister Oscar Puente officially departed his office after a second fatal train accident took place within one year. In response to the crisis, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez moved immediately to designate an interim successor to steer the department. First Deputy Prime Minister Carlos Cuerpo was appointed to assume control of the transport ministry on a temporary basis.
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Spanish Transport Minister resigns over train crash disasters
Spain’s Transport Minister Oscar Puente resigned in the wake of the second deadly train crash in a year. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez appointed First Deputy Prime Minister, Carlos Cuerpo as new interim Transport Minister.
Published On 4 Nov 2026
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