Spain's prime minister announced that first deputy prime minister and economy minister Carlos Cuerpo will provisionally replace the transport minister following his resignation. (EPA Images pic)MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday his deputy, Carlos Cuerpo, would provisionally run the transport ministry after Oscar Puente's resignation over two deadly high-speed train crashes this year.
Puente's move six days after this year's second traumatic rail accident has left the ruling Socialists fighting an election campaign without one of their most combative, but also polarising, voices.
In a brief televised address, Sanchez praised Puente for his political dignity, saying his decision helped the country regain confidence in the rail system.
