The total suspension of the Rodalies network for safety review after the Gelida accident led to a massive shift of commuters to interurban transport. The Fabra i Puig bus station, located next to the Sant Andreu Arenal train station on Barcelona's Meridiana avenue, became completely saturated with kilometer-long queues.
Passengers on key routes like the 400, heading to Granollers, accumulated waiting times of over 50 minutes. Users such as Maria José and Marina commented that, although the frequency was every 20 minutes, the high volume of people made it impossible to board the vehicles, suggesting more buses should have been deployed.
“"They should have informed us earlier. It cannot be that you arrive at the station and they tell you it is closed."
The lack of information and the perception of few alternatives were the main complaints among travelers. Student Helena Lacambra, waiting for a bus to Sabadell, noted that she had never seen such long queues and estimated she would have to wait for at least two more vehicles to secure a seat.
In contrast to the collapse of Rodalies and the buses, the FGC network operated normally throughout Wednesday. The Catalan rail operator confirmed that trains were running on schedule on all lines, providing a crucial alternative for travelers in the Vallès and Llobregat-Anoia areas.
