Suspension of trains between Madrid and Cordoba, Seville, Malaga and Huelva to last 'more than four days'

Around 8pm, Sunday, high-speed trains were suspended between Madrid and Cordoba as well as Seville, Malaga, and Huelva after a fatal accident occurred near Adamuz Station (Cordoba). The Spanish railway infrastructure Adif announced that all high-speed trains on this route would be cancelled for Monday. However, the severity of the accident suggests that there will be more cancellations in the days to come.

The latest update has come from president of the state railway operator (Renfe) Álvaro Fernández Heredia, who confirmed that the suspension will last “more than four days”.

Adif has established a phone number (900 1010 20) for the assistance of the relatives and injured victims. Three assistance points in person have been established in Madrid, Huelva, and Cordoba.

The cancellations have affected thousands of passengers since Sunday. All three operators (Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo) travel from Madrid to Andalucía on a daily basis. Ouigo informed SUR of 800 cancellations that took place on Sunday. An additional 1,900 cancellations were made on Monday. Renfe and Iryo still haven’t confirmed their cancellations.

Derailed Italian train Iryo was on the Malaga to Atocha route. Around 7.45pm it entered Adamuz Station, invaded the opposite track, and collided with an Alvia Madrid to Huelva train which happened to be passing moments after the derailment.

According to a Renfe announcement, groups of psychological assistance have been created in Madrid and Cordoba. PAVAFF, the plan of assistance for railway accident victims and families has also been activated.

After the accident, emergency services responded with extensive resources, including four emergency critical care units (DCCU), a logistical assistance vehicle, and five mobile intensive care units.