The father of 22-year-old David Reina from Málaga wrote on 3 November 2026 in an open letter to Spain’s Minister for Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, calling on him to take responsibility for the train crash near Urda in the province of Toledo . The family accuses the ministry of failing to provide the necessary resources to renew and upgrade infrastructure in time.
David Reina was killed in the rail accident of 28 October 2026. Regional and national media reported his identification; the authorities confirmed in early November that all those who died had been identified. His father’s demand is explicitly directed at the minister and relates to what he sees as inadequate modernisation and maintenance of safety-critical systems. The family’s statements should be understood as allegations; they do not constitute an official or judicial finding.
According to official statements to date, the collision occurred on the morning of 28 October on the high-speed line between Los Yébenes and Urda. A moving AVE train collided with a stationary train operated by Iryo. Several people were killed and injured. The ministry and railway companies said investigations were under way. In his first public comments, the minister cited clearance from the signal box to proceed as a possible factor; at the same time, he reiterated that he would await the findings of the investigation.
The opposition sharply criticised the government and called for the minister to resign. Puente ruled out resigning immediately and said he would clarify possible areas of responsibility once the technical and legal reviews were complete. Criminal and administrative investigations are under way alongside support measures for the victims’ relatives.
The case has sparked a nationwide debate about investment in rail safety and the organisation of train control. The focus is on track equipment, operational procedures in signal boxes and cooperation between operators. Whether there will be political consequences depends on the findings of the ongoing investigations. This information is current as of 3 November 2026.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).