Storms Disrupt Three Commuter Rail Lines, Ferrocat Plan Activated

A fallen tree on the tracks between Manlleu and Torelló halts the R3, while the R11 and RL4 also experience disruptions due to adverse weather.

Generic image of a rain storm over train tracks in Catalunya.
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Generic image of a rain storm over train tracks in Catalunya.

Intense storms affecting Catalunya on Thursday have led to the disruption of service on three commuter rail lines, necessitating the activation of the Ferrocat plan.

The R3 line experienced a disruption between Vic and Ripoll following the fall of a tree onto the tracks between Manlleu and Torelló. Renfe has arranged an alternative bus service between these two locations, as well as between Fabra i Puig station in Barcelona and La Garriga, Centelles, and Vic.
On the R11 line, service was interrupted between Maçanet-Massanes and Caldes de Malavella due to adverse atmospheric conditions. Similarly, the RL4 line also faced a disruption between Calaf and Manresa for the same reason.
In response to these incidents, the pre-alert phase of the FERROCAT plan, which coordinates responses to extraordinary situations on the Catalan railway network, has been activated.