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Train Services Resume in Jaén After Eight-Hour Suspension Due to Rail Cart Derailment

The incident disrupted travel during the Expoliva olive oil fair, with Renfe providing emergency bus services until the tracks were cleared.

Overview

  • A maintenance rail cart derailed at Jaén station around 9:00 a.m. on May 15, halting all train entries and exits.
  • Renfe suspended train services at 10:00 a.m. and implemented an alternative bus service between Espeluy and Jaén to assist passengers on affected routes.
  • No injuries were reported, and Adif worked to remove the derailed cart and restore rail traffic.
  • The disruption coincided with the Expoliva olive oil fair, impacting thousands of visitors traveling to the event.
  • Train services were fully restored by 5:20 p.m., ending over eight hours of interrupted operations.