Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told parliament that justice would be served after a series of train accidents, insisting that “Spain’s rail system is not perfect, but it is safe.” His remarks followed a high-speed train collision on January 18 that killed 46 people, along with two additional derailments days later.
The government agreed to invest €1.8 billion to improve maintenance and safety after rail workers staged a three-day strike. Opposition parties have demanded the resignation of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, accusing the government of neglecting infrastructure, while authorities pledged compensation totaling €20 million to victims’ families.