The unexpected paralysis of the local rail service, decreed to review network safety, caused massive confusion at key hubs such as Estació de Sants. Officers from the Guàrdia Urbana de Barcelona and the Mossos d'Esquadra had to guard track entrances to prevent uninformed travelers from accessing the closed service.
“"They advise me to try the bus station."
Many users were forced to improvise alternative routes. Marta had to postpone a medical appointment in Sitges, while Francisco chose to cycle all the way to Tarragona, a journey estimated to take over four hours.
“"We are only warned with a confusing sign that says 'circulation interrupted,' but it is not enough."
The immediate shift of travelers to other transport modes overwhelmed alternative services. The Fabra i Puig bus station, near Sant Andreu Arenal, registered extremely long queues, and the L5 metro line at Sants operated at maximum capacity, exacerbated by a specific incident.
