Nil, a resident of Granollers, had to acquire a second vehicle to ensure his arrival in Castelldefels, where he studies, after two years of continuous incidents on the R2 line. This decision, while guaranteeing punctuality on key days like exams, has increased his fuel expenditure and forced him to endure traffic jams on the AP-7.
“"My intention has always been to travel by train, but on exam days, I cannot risk it. The only option is to drive."
This problem is repeated on other lines such as the R4. Marta, who lives in Gelida and works in Vilafranca del Penedès, has stopped using the train entirely, as the 15-minute journey was unfeasible due to delays. She criticizes that her monthly commuting expense has multiplied by three or four, rising from a 40-euro T-Jove pass to 100-150 euros in gasoline.
The impact is not only economic but also physical and emotional. Judit, who travels from Girona to Barcelona, has had to normalize giving notice that she will be late, always calculating at least half an hour of delay. Others, like Alba and Lluc, have opted for drastic solutions, such as changing jobs or moving to Barcelona during the week to avoid the network's uncertainty.
“"I have ended up crying on the platform out of helplessness."
