Train breakdown causes 40-minute delays on Costa Daurada

A regional train breakdown between Torredembarra and Altafulla necessitates passenger evacuation and causes significant line disruptions.

Empty train platform with tracks disappearing into the distance under a canopy, soft daylight.
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Empty train platform with tracks disappearing into the distance under a canopy, soft daylight.

A regional express train traveling from Barcelona to Reus suffered a technical failure between Torredembarra and Altafulla this Tuesday afternoon, leading to delays of up to 40 minutes.

The incident occurred at 3:10 PM when the train became inoperable. Passengers had to be transferred to another train positioned alongside, using walkways. This transfer concluded around 4:10 PM.
Some affected passengers expressed their dissatisfaction on social media, stating that the journey between Barcelona and Reus had extended to about four hours due to the incident and a prior breakdown.
According to Renfe, normal service was fully restored at 4:50 PM, although some trains were still experiencing delays by 6:10 PM.