Spain's transport minister, Oscar Puente, has resigned after a train accident last week that killed 69 people. He also refused to participate in the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for November 29.
Modern.az reports that AFP released information about this.
Puente announced his resignation after lengthy parliamentary hearings concluded. He had previously repeatedly ruled out the possibility of leaving his post. Even a few hours before announcing his resignation, he stated that he would take measures to restore confidence in the country's high-speed rail network.
Shortly before his resignation, the minister presented a series of measures to increase safety on the railways. The authorities plan to implement software that automatically alerts dispatchers about non-standard and emergency situations, as well as an artificial intelligence-based system to reduce the risk of human error.
If the automatic safety system fails, decisions made by the dispatcher will also have to be confirmed by a second employee.
In addition, a review of dispatchers' working conditions, including the duration of breaks and fatigue levels, is planned.
Puente also announced that 30 million euros would be allocated to assist the families of those killed and injured in the accident.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that after Oscar Puente's resignation, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo would temporarily head the Ministry of Transport until the elections on November 29.
Politico reported this.
Sánchez reminded that Cuerpo also holds the position of First Deputy Prime Minister, emphasizing that he has
