Copper Cable Theft Disrupts Rail Service in Northeast Spain

The theft of essential copper cables near Barcelona has led to widespread disruption of commuter rail services, affecting thousands of travelers.

Commuter rail service in Barcelona and surrounding areas faced significant disruptions due to copper cable theft.
The theft occurred early Sunday morning and caused fires in signaling system cables, leading to halted train operations.
Over 5.7 million voters faced potential difficulties reaching polling stations during a regional election due to the service shutdown.
Rail authorities report that such thefts are a recurring issue, contributing to frequent delays in Catalonia's train services.
Stranded passengers at major stations like Sants train station in Barcelona sought alternate routes amid the chaos.