Overview

• An onboard fire at Calafell burned a pantograph, forced the preventive evacuation of about 100 passengers, and halted traffic between Sant Vicenç de Calders and Vilanova before service resumed with delays on R2 Sud and lines R14–R17.
• A separate breakdown between Cunit and Cubelles led to an evacuation and activation of the Ferrocat prealert, which Protecció Civil later closed after circulation was restored.
• Line R3 suffered repeated stoppages linked to catenary and pantograph incidents, with replacement buses covering Parets–Granollers–Les Franqueses–La Garriga as Renfe reported progressive normalization.
• Rodalies spokesperson Antonio Carmona said the weekend’s R3 incidents are tied to electrification issues under investigation and noted difficulties sourcing buses during the summer period.
• Adif’s 16‑month R3 track‑doubling project is set to start on 27 September with more than €140 million in investment and bus substitutions planned, as user groups warn of worsening disruption and accessibility problems persist with roughly a quarter of lifts and escalators out of service.