Overview

• A massive Iberian Peninsula blackout on April 28 disrupted train services, leaving hundreds stranded at Barcelona Sants station.
• Rodalies commuters were barred from entering the station for shelter, while AVE and long-distance passengers were permitted inside.
• Families with young children and other vulnerable individuals were left outside in the dark with limited information or assistance.
• Local residents offered some stranded travelers temporary shelter, but the scale of need far exceeded available resources.
• Investigations into the blackout's cause, including potential cyberattacks or technical failures, are ongoing as power restoration efforts begin in parts of the region.