The Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, describes it as inexplicable that the control center allowed the AVE to resume normal operation while the Iryo remained stopped.

Transport Minister Óscar Puente criticized the control center for allowing a Renfe train to resume operation while the Iryo train was still stopped, leading to a collision that resulted in at least 64 deaths and over 50 injuries. The accident occurred due to a communication failure that disabled the safety system, prompting manual traffic management. Despite a mandatory stop signal, the Renfe train was authorized to proceed, resulting in a crash shortly after. Puente emphasized that the investigation will determine accountability and expressed his condolences to the victims' families, prioritizing their needs over his political future.