Spanish Transport Minister Faces Calls to Quit After Deadly Train Crash
Audio recordings appear to show one high-speed train was cleared to move while another was stalled, as Puente rejects resignation calls.
- On Friday, Puente dismissed calls for his resignation, stating he would not "use any worker as a shield" while confirming the Prime Minister had not asked him to step down.
- Three audio recordings from Madrid's control centre appear to show a high-speed train was cleared to move despite another train stalling about 25km ahead, a decision Puente described as "inexplicable."
- The conservative Party joined calls for Puente's resignation after trade union CSIF made similar demands, while Alberto, a member of Congress for the Sumar platform, called the audio leaks "despicable."
- Irene Montero, the prime ministerial candidate for Podemos, argued responsibility should not rest on one worker, citing long-standing warnings against railway sector liberalization from train drivers and experts.
- As the country observes three days of mourning, Puente promised to examine the tragedy's "many questions" one by one, emphasizing the investigation will hold those responsible for human error accountable.
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Spanish transport minister faces calls to quit after deadly train crash
Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente faced calls to resign, but ruled out stepping down on Friday. This follows Wednesday’s train crash in Toledo province, which killed 69 people. It is the country’s…
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This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more breaking news and exclusive reports, visit our website. At the same time, the railway workers' unions have called for his immediate dismissal. This was preceded by another railway accident in January. This news was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more breaking news and exclusive reports, visit our official website.
The Spanish Minister of Transport will not resign following this week's train accident south of Madrid, in which at least 69 people lost their lives. Minister Óscar Puente stated this at a press conference. In doing so, Puente is ignoring the call from opposition parties and a trade union who want him to step down as minister. "My task is to solve the problem, determine exactly what happened, and ensure a clear explanation," the minister said. A…
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