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Madrid–Santander Alvia Stalls Near Valladolid, Leaving 260 Passengers in the Dark

Officials plan to tow the unit to Valladolid for a transfer following an apparent power loss during a track change.

Overview

  • The train stopped near Valdestillas with the interior dark, no heating and the doors closed.
  • Passengers reported being confined for about two hours, with roughly 260 people onboard unable to disembark.
  • Initial accounts point to the unit failing to recover power after a track change and being unable to resume movement.
  • Sources from the Government Subdelegation said the situation is being resolved with a tow to Valladolid and a transfer to another train.
  • Travelers shared complaints on social media, including a message directed at Transport Minister Óscar Puente, as the episode adds to a year of recurring rail disruptions.