From The Straits Times · · 50s
Spain prepares aid for rail crash victims
Spanish transport minister faces lawmakers over rail crash handling.
In brief
Spanish transport minister faces lawmakers over rail crash handling. Spain's transport minister will answer questions after a train crash killed 69 people, with emergency aid for victims and safety reforms planned. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Rail crash death toll
Spain's transport minister faces lawmakers over rail crash handling.
Crash impact
Last week's high-speed collision killed 69 people, the second accident on the same line this year after a January crash that killed 46.
Aid package details
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez approved doubling payouts for crash victims under compulsory passenger insurance and improving temporary incapacity cover.
Safety measures
Spain plans 40 kph speed limits when signal systems fail, hiring more staff, and faster rollout of European Rail Traffic Management System.
The main idea
Spain's transport minister will answer questions after a train crash killed 69 people, with emergency aid for victims and safety reforms planned.
