Carlos Cuerpo Takes Over Temporary Management of Spain’s Transport Ministry After Óscar Puente Resigns

05 November 2026 г.

Spain’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy, Trade and Business, Carlos Cuerpo, has taken temporary responsibility for the ordinary management of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility following the resignation of Óscar Puente. The decision was announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, after Puente stepped down in the aftermath of the deadly railway accident in Urda, Toledo.

Cuerpo will retain his existing responsibilities in the Economy Ministry and as First Deputy Prime Minister while temporarily overseeing Transport. The arrangement is intended to maintain the department’s continuity during the period leading up to the general elections scheduled for 29 November and the formation of the next government.

A temporary arrangement, not a new Transport Minister

The distinction in Cuerpo’s appointment is important. He has not been formally appointed as Minister of Transport. Instead, Royal Decree 975/2026 assigns him responsibility for the ordinary business of the department following the vacancy created by Puente’s resignation.

The decree was published in the Official State Gazette on 4 November, alongside Royal Decree 974/2026, which formally ended Puente’s tenure as minister.

The arrangement allows the ministry to continue operating without the government appointing a new permanent minister so close to the elections.

Sánchez announced that he had informed King Felipe VI of the decision and said Cuerpo would take over the ministry’s management on an interim basis. The Prime Minister highlighted Cuerpo’s management experience and expressed confidence that he would maintain the reforms initiated by his predecessor.

Óscar Puente resigns following the Urda railway disaster

Puente’s departure followed the railway accident in Urda, Toledo, which left 69 people dead and more than 200 injured.

The former minister announced his resignation on 3 November, after appearing before the Permanent Deputation of the Spanish Congress to explain the government’s handling of the disaster.

In his statement the following day, Sánchez said Puente had decided to step aside out of empathy for the victims, consistency and political dignity. The Prime Minister accepted the resignation and praised Puente’s work during his time in government.

Sánchez also said the government would continue supporting those affected by the accident and working to restore normal operations on the high-speed rail network.

Cuerpo faces immediate responsibilities at Transport

The temporary transfer places responsibility for the Transport Ministry alongside Cuerpo’s existing economic portfolio.

Among the priorities identified by Sánchez are supporting the people affected by the Urda accident, restoring normality to high-speed rail services and continuing the railway reforms already under way.

Cuerpo is an economist who previously held senior positions in Spain’s public administration, including Secretary-General of the Treasury and International Financing. He became Minister for Economy, Trade and Business in December 2023 and was subsequently appointed First Deputy Prime Minister in March 2026.

The arrangement ahead of Spain’s 29 November elections

The government has opted for an interim management arrangement rather than appointing a permanent replacement for Puente during the final weeks before the general elections on 29 November.

Cuerpo will therefore oversee the ordinary business of the Transport Ministry while continuing to lead the Economy Ministry. The next government formed after the elections will determine the department’s permanent political leadership.

The appointment marks a change in the organisation of Sánchez’s government at a particularly difficult moment for Spain’s railway system, following the Urda disaster and the resignation of the minister responsible for transport.

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