A fatal accident in Gelida two weeks ago triggered an unprecedented railway crisis that has ultimately boosted urban transport usage. According to Barcelona City Council data, the metro recorded 10% more validations compared to the week of January 12, prior to the rail chaos.
This increase was particularly noticeable during morning rush hours, with passenger growth between 4% and 5%. Simultaneously, Barcelona's road network also felt the impact, with a 4% rise in traffic at city entrances between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
Combined bus and metro mobility in Barcelona exceeded 709 million passengers during 2025.
Beyond the current situation, the capital's public transport closed a historic 2025. According to the National Statistics Institute (INE), the metro served over 479 million passengers, a 2.4% annual increase. Meanwhile, the bus service reached 229 million users, following a general upward trend.
