A landslide in Vacarisses causes a train to derail
An unexpected landslide has caused the derailment of a commuter train on the R4 in Vacarisses, without causing any injuries. The accident took place at 7.45 this morning. The train, which was en route from Manresa to Sant Vicenç de Calders, was carrying 37 passengers.
Evacuation of passengers and coordination with Civil Protection
After the accident, safety protocols were activated and passengers were evacuated from the train. Civil Protection coordinated the tasks of transferring the passengers to another train that was located in parallel. During this operation, circulation was carried out on a single track in the affected section.
Delays in the Rodalies service
As a result of the incident, there are delays in the Rodalies service, especially in trains with origin or destination Manresa and the R12. Users are encouraged to stay tuned to communications and information channels for the latest updates on the status of the service.
Intervention of the Fire Brigade and assessment of the landslide
The Fire Brigade were present at the scene of the accident and activated 3 crews to evacuate the passengers from the train. In addition, they have carried out an assessment of the slope where the landslide occurred to determine the causes and take the appropriate safety measures.
Reestablishment of the Commuter service
After completing the transfer of passengers and carrying out the necessary cleaning and repair work, the Rodalies service has been fully restored. Trains are running single track again on the affected section.
conclusion
The landslide in Vacarisses that caused the derailment of a commuter train on the R4 was an incident without injuries. Competent authorities have acted quickly to evacuate passengers and safely restore service. Users are advised to check the official communications for updated information on the status of the service.