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Infrastructure Failures Halt Andalusian Media Distancia and Alvia Services

Emergency road transfers highlight systemic weaknesses in Spain’s rail infrastructure.

Overview

  • Adif halted Media Distancia services between Niebla and La Palma del Condado after a catenary tension failure left a train stranded.
  • A road transport plan was deployed with buses running between La Palma del Condado and Huelva to complete the disrupted journey.
  • An Alvia high-speed train from Madrid to Cádiz stopped between Almodóvar and Hornachuelos, with passengers rerouted via Sevilla and onward by bus.
  • Renfe suspended AVE traffic between Majarabique and Sevilla earlier this week following an infrastructure incident.
  • Recurring breakdowns are eroding passenger confidence and prompting travelers to adjust itineraries in light of the network’s reliability issues.