Atypical Morning in Sabadell: Rodalies Suspended, Users Shift to FGC

The Plaça d'Espanya station showed an unusual contrast between the silence of Renfe and the accumulation of commuters on FGC trains.

Image showing the contrast between an empty train station and an adjacent one with a large influx of commuters.
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Image showing the contrast between an empty train station and an adjacent one with a large influx of commuters.

The total suspension of the Rodalies service in Sabadell on the morning of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, forced thousands of users to seek alternatives, partially overwhelming FGC trains.

The morning of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, was particularly unusual on the railway network in Sabadell. The Plaça d'Espanya station, where Rodalies (Renfe) and FGC converge, presented an unprecedented scene with Renfe turnstiles closed and total silence.

Surprise and indignation regarding the Rodalies service suspension: 'There are no trains!'

A few meters from the empty Renfe tracks, travelers massively shifted towards FGC trains, seeking a public transport alternative. The Catalan company's trains were fuller than usual, with many new faces adapting their routes to the circumstances.
This situation also led to the accumulation of users at the bus station in Sabadell Centre, as many attempted to find any means to reach their destination. For the moment, no date has been provided for the resumption of Rodalies activity.