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Puente faces key appearance with a plan of measures to reinforce the security of trains

The minister will present a package that will include changes to Adif protocols, innovation and reinforcements in human resources. The Council of Ministers approves express aid for those affected

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Puente faces key appearance with a plan of measures to reinforce the security of trains

The Spanish Government faces a decisive day as it tries to manage a severe credibility crisis following a second fatal high-speed train accident in nine months. Transport Minister Óscar Puente will present a package of measures at the Council of Ministers, focusing on victim support and safety improvements. The measures were foreshadowed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who spoke at the World in Progress forum in Barcelona, organised by Grupo PRISA.

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