WmHBlair writes: Two top Spanish transport officials have resigned over a botched order for new commuter trains that cost nearly $275m. The trains could not fit into non-standard tunnels in the northern regions of Asturias and Cantabria. The head of Spain’s rail operator Renfe, Isaias Taboas, and the Secretary of State for Transport, Isabel Pardo de Vera, have now left their roles. The design fault was made public earlier this month. The Spanish government says the mistake was spotted early enough to avoid financial loss. However the region of Cantabria has demanded compensation.

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