Pedro Marco de la Peña, the 'firewall' of Puente loses his supporter and decides today whether to remain as president of Adif
Pedro Marco de la Peña, president of Adif, faces pressure following two railway accidents resulting in 116 deaths. His position is precarious after the resignation of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, who took responsibility for the incidents. Adif's board is meeting to approve a financial agreement with the government, while safety concerns have been raised by operators and unions. Calls for strikes are imminent as workers demand urgent safety measures. The situation is exacerbated by the upcoming elections, with unions leveraging the political climate to push for accountability and reforms in railway safety management.
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