Overview
- Unions representing train drivers approved new work schedules for Rodalies, a step that paves the way for the R4 to restart as soon as next week once Renfe sets the final service plan.
- Catalonia’s network still runs under widespread temporary speed limits imposed for safety after track inspections, with Adif maintaining roughly 200 such curbs each week and targeting full normal service in June.
- Adif says it has spent €110 million on emergency works in two months and increased overnight repairs to lift speed restrictions, yet many lines continue to face cuts and reduced frequencies.
- Renfe’s February transparency report shows AVE and long‑distance punctuality slumped, with about two in three trains arriving late and delays averaging around 25 minutes per incident.
- Rodalies performance remains severely degraded, with only 16% of trains on time, more than 5,300 cancellations in January and February, over two million riders lost, over 2.5 million free 10‑trip vouchers issued, and new rules ending delay compensation for tickets bought from January 31st when holdups stem from speed limits.