According to Adif, trains using the Iberian gauge tracks must now cover 521 kilometers instead of the usual 192. This detour via Lleida increases the total travel time to seven hours, compared to the previous 2 hours and 42 minutes.
“"The situation is very worrying; we are evaluating alternatives as many drivers lack the necessary certification for the Lleida route."
The Port of Barcelona, which handles around 35 daily train movements, and the Port of Tarragona are monitoring the situation closely, as companies consider switching to road transport despite higher costs and logistical difficulties.
