Spain Train Delays Disrupt Travel Between Madrid and Seville

Train passengers in Spain encountered serious travel issues on Sunday, May 11, after a breakdown on the AVE route from Madrid to Seville disrupted high-speed services across the country. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The incident began just after noon when the 12:00 p.m. train stalled between La Sagra and Mora. Passengers remained trapped onboard for several hours until the issue was resolved at 3:00 p.m.

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Although the train eventually reached Seville, delays spread throughout the AVE network. Renfe reported setbacks on eight services, with some running nearly two hours behind schedule.

The affected 12:00 p.m. AVE was due at Seville’s Santa Justa station by 2:44 p.m. but arrived over 2.5 hours late. Other delayed trains included services to Cádiz, Málaga, Puertollano, and Granada.

Even the 3:34 p.m. train from Seville to Madrid departed late, leaving at 4:57 p.m. instead of on time. The delays came on the final day of Seville’s April Fair, creating chaos at the busy Santa Justa station.

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Hundreds of frustrated travelers filled waiting areas, sharing complaints and photos online. Many criticized the ongoing problems and the government’s lack of preventive action.

These delays followed another major disruption on May 5, when thieves stole cables in Toledo province. That act halted 30 services and affected about 10,700 passengers nationwide.

Transport Minister Óscar Puente called the theft “serious sabotage” during a visit to the damaged areas. He confirmed that security boxes had been destroyed and low-value copper cable stolen.

Source: murciatoday.com

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