Puente announces double control on orders to drivers when the system fails

After the Urda tragedy, Minister Óscar Puente announced new safety measures for Spain's high-speed rail system. Key changes include a double human control for train orders during degraded situations, reduced train frequencies on the Madrid-Sevilla line, and a redesign of luggage spaces to enhance safety. The minister expressed skepticism about the liberalization of high-speed services, acknowledging its economic benefits for users but negative impacts on operators. Additionally, AI programs will be implemented to reduce human errors in railway control, including a digital twin of the network for monitoring and anomaly detection.