An incident on the R4 line of Rodalies
On this Sunday morning, an incident occurred on the Rodalies line R4 due to a landslide in Vacarisses. As a result of this incident, a train that was traveling between Manresa and Sant Vicenç de Calders derailed. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the 37 passengers aboard the train.
Interruption of railway traffic
Between 09:17 and 09:40, railway traffic in the area was interrupted at the request of the Firefighters. Once the restoration is authorized, single-track traffic will circulate on the affected section. This may cause delays in trains on line R4 with origin or destination in Manresa, as well as in R12 trains that travel along this route.
Causes of the incident
The landslide occurred in an area prone to ground movements and landslides, especially on rainy and snowy days. According to Renfe spokesperson, Antonio Carmona, the incident was considered “mild” and will mainly affect the section between Terrassa and Manresa. Although no forecast has yet been given as to when normality will be restored to the line, technicians are expected to begin working on it soon.
Evacuation of passengers
Passengers from the affected train will be evacuated to another train in parallel, to guarantee their safety and continuity of the trip.
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