# Two fatal train disasters in Spain

> Spain's high-speed rail network faces two deadly crashes in 2026, sparking political turmoil.
- Title: Two fatal train disasters in Spain · EUobserver | Shortify
- Summary: Spain's high-speed rail network faces two deadly crashes in 2026, sparking political turmoil. Spain's transport minister resigned after two high-speed train…
- Keywords: spain, high-speed train, transport minister, psoe, elections, train accident, railway safety, EUobserver
- Source: EUobserver — https://euobserver.com/246831/two-fatal-train-disasters-in-less-than-a-year-i-never-thought-i-would-see-this-happen-in-my-native-spain
- Published: 2026-11-04T19:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: spain, high-speed train, transport minister, psoe, elections, train accident, railway safety, politics, world
## Two fatal train crashes
Spain recorded two high-speed train disasters killing 115 people in 2026.
## Transport minister resigns
Oscar Puentes resigned after the October 28 collision near Urda, Toledo.
## Political fallout
PSOE-led government faces election risks as opposition polls lead.
## Safety system failure
LZB safety system (1992) failed during October 28 crash near Urda, Toledo.
## EU safety upgrade delayed
€93.8m EU contract to replace LZB with ERTMS missed January 2026 deadline.
## Key takeaway

Spain's transport minister resigned after two high-speed train disasters killed 115 people in 2026, threatening PSOE's election chances.