The incident, which occurred at 1:50 PM, has affected the circulation of the R2 and R2 Nord lines between Sant Andreu and Montcada, as well as the medium-distance train between Barcelona and Portbou (R11). A crane fell as a result of the collapse, forcing a service interruption as a precautionary measure to analyze the severity of the situation and ground stability.
Adif technicians are working to restore the infrastructure as quickly as possible, although there is still no clear forecast for when normal service will resume. The company will monitor the ground conditions in the coming days and inform the fire department if any serious anomalies are detected.
The service disruptions have caused confusion and frustration among passengers, particularly due to the lack of an alternative bus shuttle service for the affected section. Rodalies recommends using the R4 line to Montcada Manresa and walking to Montcada i Reixac to connect with the R2. Trains departing from L'Hospitalet are terminating at Sant Andreu, experiencing delays.
Users have expressed their frustration on social media, questioning the offered alternatives and the lack of train drivers to continue the service. They are requesting an alternative road service between Sant Andreu and Montcada i Reixac.
The undergrounding of the tracks in Montcada was a highly demanded project to prevent numerous accidents and dangers associated with the previous level crossing. This incident adds to other infrastructure demands made to the Ministry of Transport.
