The second mobilization of the day against the chaos in the rail network quickly reached Plaça de Sant Jaume from Estació de França. Many protesters, such as Joana, a resident of Granollers, have opted for the alternative bus service, having lost confidence in Renfe. However, Joana explained that even the bus is very crowded, and passengers often have to stand.
“"Just because people live in the mountains, in Ripoll, in Puigcerdà, we are not second-class citizens. We have the right to mobility just the same."
Maria's case illustrates the critical situation on the R3 line, where service has been suspended between La Garriga and L'Hospitalet for some time. The protester found it "a scandal" that she was told her line was not a priority and would be the last to be repaired. Furthermore, Montserrat, who attended in a wheelchair from Arenys de Munt, demanded accessible trains and better management, citing constant failures in station elevators.
We suffer Rodalies almost every day. Trains that don't come, trains that are cancelled, dark convoys without signage. The misinformation is killing us.
Other users complained that the current schedules resemble weekend timetables, with one train per hour, and if one fails, the wait doubles. Students who need to travel to the UAB find themselves without a connection on the R8 line, calling the situation an "absolute mess" due to the lack of clear information on the platforms.
