Rodalies users, fed up with chaos, switch to AVE and call for protest in Barcelona

Travelers at Camp de Tarragona station faced ten-minute delays, while the Plataforma Dignitat a les Vies announced a mobilization.

Generic image of a train platform with blurred figures of travelers waiting, symbolizing frustration with the service.
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Generic image of a train platform with blurred figures of travelers waiting, symbolizing frustration with the service.

Travelers at the Camp de Tarragona station expressed their frustration over Rodalies delays this Tuesday, opting for the AVE, while the Plataforma Dignitat a les Vies announced a protest in Barcelona.

Early this Tuesday morning, users at the Camp de Tarragona station queued to access the platforms, registering delays slightly exceeding ten minutes on Avant and AVE services. This situation reflects the growing distrust in the Rodalies service following recent episodes of rail chaos.

"I always used Rodalies, but I don't trust it; there is always one thing or another"

Júlia Camprubí · Traveler
Júlia Camprubí was one of the travelers who opted for high speed, taking advantage of the four free ticket pass to travel. This decision to abandon the usual commuter service is a clear symptom of widespread discontent among users.

"I need to go to Barcelona"

Júlia Vellvé · Passenger
Parallel to user frustration, the Plataforma Dignitat a les Vies has taken action. Its spokesperson, Anna Gómez, announced the call for a massive mobilization on February 7 in Barcelona to demand the defense and improvement of trains and public transport service.