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Storm Francis Keeps AlgecirasAntequera Rail Closed for a Fourth Day

Local officials cite chronic underinvestment, urging immediate drainage fixes.

Overview

  • Rail services on the AlgecirasAntequera Santa Ana line remained suspended Wednesday due to flooding that began Sunday.
  • Renfe is maintaining journeys using road replacements, with taxis pressed into service early Wednesday instead of buses.
  • Passengers reported that seven to eight taxis carried roughly 20 travelers from Algeciras starting around 5:30 a.m.
  • Adif confirmed inundation near Castellar de la Frontera and reported a 300‑meter section with ballast loss between km 146.1 and 146.4, with repairs underway since Monday evening.
  • Mayor José Ignacio Landaluce condemned repeated breakdowns and the city formally demanded drainage upgrades, contingency planning, and sustained investment from Renfe, Adif, and the Transport Ministry.