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Madrid–Barcelona High-Speed Trains Resume After Fire Halts Line Near Guadalajara

Fire crews requested an overhead power cut to tackle the blaze, prompting a brief safety suspension.

Overview

  • Adif temporarily halted traffic on the Madrid–Barcelona corridor due to a fire next to the tracks in Guadalajara.
  • The disruption initially affected the section between Alcolea del Pinar and Medinaceli after firefighters asked to cut electrical tension.
  • Service was restored roughly an hour later once the fire was extinguished between Guadalajara and Soria.
  • Adif provided real-time updates on its X account, and Renfe allowed free changes and cancellations for affected tickets.
  • The incident also disrupted links from Madrid to Logroño and Pamplona during the suspension.