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CHAOS engulfed Malaga’s commuter train system this week, after cockroaches on two Cercanias buses were discovered.
Two trains were taken out of service just before the morning rush after cockroaches on board were found. They needed to be fumigated and disinfected before they were allowed back onto the tracks.
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Renfe (the company that operates Cercanias) stated “Following the established protocol, two trains were immediately removed from service and not run.”
Another train also suffered a mechanical failure, which further disrupted services.
These incidents triggered a series of cancellations and delays on key lines – including the C1 line between Malaga and Fuengirola and the C2 line toward Alora – leaving hundreds of passengers stranded or delayed.
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Transport union, CGT, described the roach infestation as a ‘plague’ and denounced the lack of replacement trains and staff.
A spokesperson from the CGT said, “This is what we’ve been saying for a long time: there’s a lack of equipment, a lack of staff, and a lack of will to provide Málaga with the train service it deserves.”
The infestation is a result of strike action that caused Malaga’s commuter service to come to a halt earlier this month and cause significant disruption.
Travel News by The Olive Press.
