In Spain, political confrontation flares up following the tragic train crash that occurred in Urda, in the province of Toledo, which caused at least sixty-nine deaths. According to reports from the broadcaster RTVE, the Partido Popular directed harsh criticism toward the central executive, accusing government authorities of having neglected the maintenance and safety of infrastructure along a section previously marked by the Adamuz accident.

The leader of the populars, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, publicly called for the resignation of both the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The opposition figure challenged the failure to replace control systems deemed obsolete, arguing that public resources were not allocated adequately to protect rail traffic.

During a press conference, Feijóo outlined a policy plan centered on the overall overhaul of the rail network through independent technical inspections. The proposal includes prioritizing the allocation of funds to the maintenance of existing facilities over the construction of new routes, in addition to strengthening the safety sector of the Adif and Renfe entities ahead of the November 29 vote.

The party's parliamentary spokesperson, Ester Muñoz, also requested formal clarifications, filing a request for a hearing for Sánchez before Congress's Diputación Permanente. Muñoz expressed deep condolences for the loss of former minister Fátima Báñez, who died on the train, reiterating the need to verify the management of loads on the network following the progressive liberalization of the national rail market.