Renfe Reactivates Rodalies Trains After Gelida Incident
The railway operator Renfe has managed to restore circulation throughout the Rodalies de Catalunya network this Friday morning. The network had remained completely stopped for two days, first due to the accident in Gelida (Barcelona) and then due to a preventive interruption due to insufficient guarantees for safe operation. 🔄
The Network Resumes Operations After Verifying Conditions
To reopen the lines, it was necessary for specialized teams to complete a thorough review of the entire infrastructure. In this process, train drivers collaborated with technicians from Adif and Renfe itself to ensure that trains could run with full guarantees. The absolute priority was to resolve the issues arising from the incident and the subsequent shutdown.
Details of the Resumption:- Trains are now running on all lines of the commuter network.
- Delays have been recorded on some routes, which may reach up to 30 minutes.
- In certain specific sections, a bus service is maintained as an alternative to the railway.
After an accident, it's logical to stop everything, review carefully, and then resume operations, even if it means delays. Just what no one wants on an ordinary workday Friday.
Progressive Normalization of the Service
The company's forecast is that circulation will gradually normalize throughout the day on Friday. The decision to resume was made only after technical teams verified that safety conditions were met across the entire network.
Key Points of the Operation:- Participation of specialized personnel from multiple entities in the checks.
- Focus on ensuring safety before speed in reopening.
- Communication about delays and road replacement services.
Conclusion on the Reactivation
The reactivation of the Rodalies service marks the end of a forced interruption that affected thousands of users. Although circulation has resumed, it does so with the expected operational aftermath: delays and alternative services that will disappear as the day progresses. The followed protocol underscores the primacy of safety over any other factor in railway transport. ✅