Josep Enric García Alemany, who was removed from his position as the operational director of Rodalies following the Gelida train accident, is reportedly the front-runner to take charge of Renfe's new bus company. Authorities within the railway firm have indicated that his official appointment is expected in the coming days. This follows a significant move made by the Secretary of State for Transport, José Antonio Santano, who announced García's dismissal along with another senior official to hold them accountable for the operational issues during Rodalies' crisis.

García Alemany is no stranger to the transportation sector, having previously managed the Municipal Transport Company (EMT) in Valencia from 2015 to 2020. Under his leadership, the EMT faced a severe scandal involving a fraud scheme where the company was deceived by a rogue CEO, marking it as a significant event in public enterprise history in Spain. García's experiences raise questions about the suitability of appointing someone with such a controversial past to lead a new initiative within Renfe.

The establishment of the bus company represents Renfe's expansion into a new mode of transportation, and García's prior experience could be seen as beneficial, yet the shadow of his previous resignation might cast doubts on his ability to successfully lead this new project. As Renfe aims to enhance its service offerings, the implications of this appointment may impact public trust and company reputation as they navigate the complexities of public transportation service management in Spain.