Oscar Puente earlier pledged to work “tirelessly” to restore confidence in the world’s second-largest high-speed rail network.

Spain’s Transport Minister Oscar Puente resigned and withdrew from the upcoming general election following a deadly train crash that killed 69 people.

Spain's Transport Minister Oscar Puente resigns days after a deadly train crash that killed 69 people.

After two deadly train crashes this year, Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente has said he will step down.

After days of denying any intent to leave the government, Oscar Puente announced his resignation Tuesday evening.

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