The services of AVE, Avlo, Avant and the Cercanías lines C3, C4, C5 and C7 They have been interrupted since 7:30 p.m. this Saturday due to an incident at Madrid’s Atocha station, according to Renfe sources.
Specifically, the presence of a person unauthorized on the upper walkway of the station has forced train circulation to be cut off, while the railway operator has already activated the emergency protocol for this purpose.
According to Renfe sources, “the person threatens to jump onto the tracks. “At the request of the Security Forces and Bodies, the tension has been cut at the Madrid Puerta de Atocha station due to the presence of a person at an unauthorized access point. Suspended circulation of High Speed, Long and Medium trains Distance and Cercanías”, the railway operator has added through its informative account in X.
At the request of Security Forces and Corps, the voltage has been cut at the Madrid Puerta de Atocha station due to the presence of a person at an unauthorized access point. Suspended circulation of High Speed, Long and Medium Distance and Commuter trains.
— InfoRenfe (@Inforenfe) October 19, 2024
Shortly before 8:00 p.m. and as a consequence of the collapse situation, the Cercanías Madrid account in X has reported the presence of people on the road near the station.
“Trains are experiencing delays and prolonged detentions,” the entity added.
Around 9:30 p.m., the man could be arrested without further incident and Renfe announced that the electricity supply and normal activity would be restored in a few minutes.
It adds to another incident in the AVE tunnel
In parallel, Renfe has announced a few hours before the circulation in the AVE tunnel that connects the Atocha and Chamartín stations. has been seen interrupted due to a derailment.
The railway company has detailed in a statement that the incident occurred due to “a shaft output in the tail unit of empty material during a maneuver”.
“The unit was empty and “The driver was not injured.”the operator added.
Likewise, Renfe has indicated that this incident is especially affecting AVE rail traffic, which connects Madrid with the east of the country.
As a result, trains They end or begin their journey at the Puerta de Atocha stationfrom which travelers are relocated to a Cercanías shuttle service to Madrid Chamartín, the station from which they will continue their journey by train to their destination; However, this contingency plan is being affected by the Atocha incident.
