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Metrovalencia Reaffirms June 21 Reopening Despite Cable Theft Challenges

Officials confirm service restoration timeline remains intact, overcoming the theft of over 10 kilometers of catenary cable across a 50-kilometer stretch.

Un vehículo bimodal permite reforzar la vigilancia en las zonas en las que se están produciendo los robos.
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Técnicos trabajan en la recontrucción del tramo de vía dañado por la dana en Paiporta.

Overview

  • Over 10 kilometers of catenary cable have been stolen from Metrovalencia's reconstruction zone, complicating the €130 million project.
  • The thefts, concentrated in la Ribera and l'Horta Sud, have prompted intensified patrols by the Guardia Civil and Policía Autonómica.
  • FGV has incorporated a bimodal vehicle to improve access and bolster security measures along damaged sections.
  • Conseller Vicente Martínez Mus has assured that the thefts will not affect the planned June 21 reopening of all affected metro lines.
  • Test runs are set to begin shortly as Metrovalencia pushes to meet its reopening target, despite logistical and economic hurdles.