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Madrid Chamartín Disruption Halts High‑Speed Trains on Christmas Morning Before Service Restored

The stoppage came a day after similar delays at the hub during peak holiday travel.

Overview

  • Adif reported a station fault at Madrid Chamartín that stopped long‑distance and high‑speed services early on December 25.
  • About an hour later the agency said the issue was fixed, with rail traffic resuming and frequencies recovering gradually.
  • Average delays were estimated at roughly 25 minutes for affected services, according to Adif.
  • A Valencia‑to‑León train was halted near Chamartín during the disruption.
  • The incident marked the second consecutive day of operational problems at the station during the Christmas period.