EU prosecutors open second fraud probe into Spanish high-speed rail

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating potential fraud related to EU funds for upgrades on Spain's rail network after a deadly train crash. The probe focuses on the Madrid-Seville high-speed line, where a collision resulted in 69 fatalities. Former transport minister Óscar Puente attributed the incident to a computer failure and human error. EPPO investigators conducted searches at various rail agencies and the Spanish Court of Auditors, with assistance from national authorities.