FGC's punctuality has reached a level that prompted an institutional apology for a minimal difference, starkly contrasting with the usual criticism directed at Rodalies de Catalunya for delays and structural issues. This situation has led to numerous memes and comparisons on social media, where users are ironically highlighting the service quality disparity.

The incident occurred when a passenger pointed out on the X network (formerly Twitter) that a train on line 115 had left Sant Cugat station two minutes before its scheduled departure. FGC's official response stated that the train had only departed five seconds early and apologized for any inconvenience, confirming the scheduled departure time of 11:47 AM.

This extreme punctuality is reminiscent of similar cases documented in Japan, where railway companies have issued formal apologies for departures up to 20 seconds early. In Catalonia, the situation highlights the performance gap between FGC, managed by the Generalitat since 1979 with constant infrastructure control, and Renfe's Rodalies, which suffers from historical problems stemming from the fragmentation of the Spanish railway system.

Social media has been flooded with humorous comments and images reflecting the frustration of Rodalies users, who wish for a normality based on the punctuality offered by FGC. Rodalies' user data already shows a significant decline, with a 25.2% drop in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year.