A serious cable theft incident has severely disrupted Spain's high-speed rail services, leading to a chaotic day for thousands of passengers as authorities scramble to restore normal operations.
Cable Theft Causes Major Train Disruptions in Spain
Cable Theft Causes Major Train Disruptions in Spain
Thieves sabotage vital rail lines, affecting thousands of travelers across the country.
Cable thefts along the vital routes between Madrid and Seville have led to significant disruption in Spain's train services, as reported by Transport Minister Oscar Puente. On Sunday, he described the incident as "a serious act of sabotage," which has left transit operators racing to manage the fallout and repair services for the thousands of travelers affected.
According to the minister, the impact of the thefts was compounded by a technical failure, with trains snagging on the damaged overhead power lines that resulted from the thefts. Álvaro Fernández Heredia, president of Renfe, the national rail company, confirmed that over 10,000 passengers felt the ripple effects.
The incident adds to the recent disruptions that have plagued the rail system, which had recently experienced an unexplained power outage. By Monday morning, however, Minister Puente indicated that about 70% of high-speed services were gradually resuming, with expectations to return to full service by the afternoon.
As the investigation continues into this daring act of sabotage, Spanish authorities are heightening security measures to safeguard the rail infrastructure against such incidents in the future. The story remains unfolding, and further updates are anticipated as more information becomes available.
According to the minister, the impact of the thefts was compounded by a technical failure, with trains snagging on the damaged overhead power lines that resulted from the thefts. Álvaro Fernández Heredia, president of Renfe, the national rail company, confirmed that over 10,000 passengers felt the ripple effects.
The incident adds to the recent disruptions that have plagued the rail system, which had recently experienced an unexplained power outage. By Monday morning, however, Minister Puente indicated that about 70% of high-speed services were gradually resuming, with expectations to return to full service by the afternoon.
As the investigation continues into this daring act of sabotage, Spanish authorities are heightening security measures to safeguard the rail infrastructure against such incidents in the future. The story remains unfolding, and further updates are anticipated as more information becomes available.
