# Achieving Resilience and Sustainability in Spain's Public Transportation: Insights from Marta Serrano Balbuena

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Published: 2024-11-25T08:00:00+00:00
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Host: Dr. Kaan Yıldızgöz Guest: Marta Serrano Balbuena, Secretary General of Land Transport, Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility Episode Overview: In this episode of the Mobility Redefined podcast, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz welcomes Marta Serrano Balbuena, Secretary General of Land Transport at Spain's Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. Marta discusses her career journey, sustainable mobility initiatives, the impact of recent floods on Spain’s transport infrastructure, and the resilience of the transport system. They also delve into active mobility, decarbonization, the development of Spain’s high-speed rail network, and the transition to electric mobility. Marta highlights the importance of addressing gender equity in transport and the need for gender-inclusive infrastructures to ensure a safer and more accessible public transport system for all. Key Topics Discussed: Impact of Recent Floods on Spain's Transport Recent floods severely disrupted Spain's transport system, particularly Valencia's metropolitan railway and the A7 highway. The Ministry responded swiftly by reopening the high-speed railway and building a temporary bypass for the collapsed A7 bridge. Over 300 personnel and 100 buses ensured continued connectivity for residents. Climate Resilience in Transport Extreme weather events in Europe have risen by 60% in the past 30 years. Marta stressed the need for better protocols, proactive measures like halting rail services before floods, and rapid responses to save lives and reduce damage. Spain aims to create a faster, adaptive, and resilient transport system. Spain’s High-Speed Rail Network Spain has the second-largest high-speed rail network globally, with ongoing development of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Corridors to boost passe…

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