Spanish train drivers strike after fatal crashes
Spanish train drivers launched a strike on Tuesday demanding increased safety investments following two deadly rail crashes. The walkout caused widespread travel disruptions across Madrid and Barcelona.
Train drivers across Spain launched a strike on Tuesday to demand higher investment in maintenance and safety after 115 deaths in two rail crashes this year. The walkout cancelled 40% of long- and medium-distance services and disrupted travel for 4,042 passengers. The industrial action compounds political fallout after transport minister Oscar Puente resigned, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to appoint deputy Carlos Cuerpo to run the ministry.
