The Generalitat Commissioner for the transfer of Rodalies, Pere Macías, confirmed that the Government has opened a file against Renfe for failing to provide service. This decision comes despite the operator having guaranteed the safety of the network following the fatal accident in Gelida last Tuesday, in which a driver died.
“"This is a situation that cannot be tolerated: that Renfe does not provide service despite guaranteeing safety."
The paralysis of the service, used by 400,000 people daily, has caused a total traffic collapse on the access roads to Barcelona. The ring roads are congested, and there are major delays on key routes like the C-58 and C-17. Furthermore, the AP-7 remains closed southbound between Martorell and Sant Sadurní d’Anoia due to ground instability where the retaining wall collapsed.
The drivers, represented by the SEMAF union, are demanding written safety guarantees and a thorough technical and judicial investigation into the Gelida accident, where they allege that protocols “were not followed.” A meeting between worker representatives, Renfe, and the Government began this Thursday morning to try to unblock the situation.
The scenario of confusion is repeated at major stations, such as Sants and Estació de França in Barcelona. Although the public address system announced the gradual resumption of service early in the morning, internal staff reports indicate that trains will not run throughout the day, leaving commuters without clear alternatives.
