I’m a train safety expert. Here’s why I would reconsider travel on Spain’s high-speed rail

Spain transport minister Óscar Puente has refused to resign following a high-speed rail disaster that killed at least 69 people. The collision has led to calls for his departure. Simultaneously, a train safety expert has suggested reconsidering travel on Spain's high-speed rail network. The expert asserts that the state-owned railway infrastructure manager requires significant improvements to ensure safety. These developments highlight the current tension surrounding the management and safety of the national rail infrastructure.