High-Speed Train Service Suspended Due to Train Derailment in Adamuz
A severe train accident in Adamuz, Córdoba, has led to the suspension of high-speed train services between Madrid and several Andalusian cities, affecting over 200 trains.
A tragic train accident occurred yesterday afternoon in Adamuz, Córdoba, resulting in the suspension of high-speed train services between Madrid and the Andalusian cities of Córdoba, Sevilla, Málaga, and Huelva for at least the entire day of Monday, January 19. This service interruption may extend depending on the development of the emergency.
In practice, over 200 trains will be affected, disrupting numerous routes connecting the capital with destinations in Andalusia. Renfe has activated options for ticket changes and cancellations at no cost for those affected, and Adif has made available a helpline (900 10 10 20) for the families of the victims. Assistance points have also been set up in Madrid, Huelva, and Córdoba.
Additionally, the operator Iryo has set up a helpline (910 15 00 00) for affected individuals. Travelers who planned to travel are advised to contact Renfe for management of changes or refunds, explore alternative routes via medium-distance trains or buses when available, and follow the latest official communications from Adif, Renfe, and Iryo for updates regarding the situation and potential extension of the suspension.
This devastating incident significantly impacts tourism and mobility within the region, and authorities warn that the reopening of high-speed services may be delayed beyond Monday. Travelers are encouraged to check official sources and plan ahead.
On Sunday, a train belonging to Iryo, traveling from Málaga to Madrid, derailed within the municipal area of Adamuz (Córdoba). Upon leaving the tracks, three of its cars invaded the opposing track, where an Alvia train was traveling towards Huelva. The collision was immediate, resulting in the first two cars of the Alvia falling down an embankment of approximately four meters, with additional cars from both trains sustaining damage or detaching from the tracks.
The accident has resulted in at least 39 fatalities and over 150 injuries, some severe. The trains have been partially destroyed and the tracks rendered inoperable, leading to the complete suspension of all high-speed services between Madrid and Andalusia.
