\nMiguel G. Casallo and Salvador Vallejo\n<\/p>\n
24\/06\/2026 a las 14:12h.<\/p>\n
The fall of a high-voltage power line caused a major disruption to Spain’s rail infrastructure and suspended overnight services on the high-speed line between Seville and Madrid on Tuesday. Services returned to normal more than ten hours after the incident. <\/p>\n
According to sources, the cable does not belong to Adif (Spain’s rail infrastructure company). <\/p>\n
The incident occurred at 7.47pm on Tuesday and caused a loss of traction power to the overhead line equipment (the catenary) between sections of the line near Seville. <\/p>\n
According to Adif, the incident also sparked a fire, forcing the suspension of rail traffic. As a result, numerous services were cancelled or delayed, affecting both high-speed, medium-distance and commuter trains.<\/p>\n
Public energy company Endesa and Adif worked together to remove the cable “in the shortest possible time”.<\/p>\n
\nCancelled or delayed connections\n<\/p>\n
The disruption impacted the Seville-Madrid, Seville-Malaga and Seville-Cordoba connections, as well as regional trains and the commuter rail service in the Seville area. <\/p>\n
Private operator Iryo also reported delays due to a power outage between Seville and Majarabique.<\/p>\n
Adif has stated that all trains in service were able to reach nearby stations, with the exception of one train whose passengers had to be evacuated via a transfer on the tracks. <\/p>\n
Given the complexity of the breakdown and the estimated duration of the repairs, the rail operator decided to suspend the last services scheduled for Tuesday.<\/p>\n
State rail operator Renfe enabled free changes and cancellations for passengers with train tickets for the Madrid-Seville high-speed line.<\/p>\n