A complicated morning for travelers
Despite the recent strike by most unions, the commuter service has begun the day with multiple complications. From the early hours of the morning, various trains have been canceled, and users have reported significant delays.
Factors that contribute to the situation
The operator said that the incidents were due to the signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Territory and the unions in a late moment, which has made it difficult to reprogramming the affected services. This has led to stressful situations on various lines, with users waiting for an hour to travel.
Civil Protection Reaction
In the face of the accumulation of passengers, especially in the lines R4 Nord and R1, Civil Protection has activated the Ferrocat Plan in the pre -alert phase, a measure that indicates the severity of the situation at the stations.
Additional incidents and changes in demand
In addition, during the morning an incident was registered at the Plaça de Catalunya station that temporarily affected the services of R1, R3 and R4, although the situation has been normalized. Interestingly, the Sants station has presented less travelers than on regular working days, possibly due to the fact that many have sought alternatives to transport against the anticipation of the strike.
TRANSPORT SATURADES ALTERNATIVES
The lack of train has forced many passengers to opt for intercity buses, especially in Vilafranca del Penedès, where the queues have been very long. Users have stated their discontent, emphasizing that the bus service is also collapsed due to the sudden increase in demand.
The future of the strike
However, two unions, the CGT and the Intersindical-SF Confederation, have decided to maintain their strike for Monday, with stops scheduled for March 17, March 26 and April 1, as well as partial cuts on later dates.
Indignation between users
The effect of this malfunction has generated a wave of outrage among users on social networks, who express their frustration because they cannot trust the commuter service, despite the announcement of the strike.
Shouts to solidarity
Anna Gómez, spokesman for the dignity platform for the tracks, celebrated the strike, but has warned about the possibility of a difficult day for travelers. He urged machinists to support users and participate in the mobilizations scheduled for March 22, arguing that the service must be prioritized to guarantee the rights of travelers.
