A high-speed train traveling between Malaga and Madrid derailed this Tuesday as it passed through Álora (Málaga) as a result of heavy rains. The 291 affected travelers will be transferred to another reserve train sent from Malaga to take them to their destination.
The AVE left the Málaga ‘María Zambrano’ station at 11:57 a.m. heading to Madrid. He had to arrive at the Puerta de Atocha station at 2:50 p.m., but he had a “departure from the axes of the track as it passed through Álora.” Renfe sources confirm to ABC that it has been «due to a stone fall caused by rains”, which have been abundant in the area in recent hours.
As reported by Adif through the social network X, the train has suffered a bogie from the front cabin leaving the track. From Renfe it is explained that there are no injuries or personal damagedespite the accident that occurred in the middle of a viaduct above the Jévar stream.
As a result of the accident, traffic is interrupted on track I, which is standard gauge. At this time, we are traveling on route II. Renfe is managing a reserve train from Malaga to transfer affected travelers and continue their journey.
The travelers in the damaged convoy are being informed by Renfe through the communication channels about the evolution of this incident.
Due to an incident caused by heavy rains, a Málaga-Madrid high-speed train has had a bogie from the front cabin leave the track while passing through Álora. There are no personal injuries. Travelers will be transferred to another group sent from Malaga.
— INFOAdif (@InfoAdif) October 29, 2024
According to Renfe sources, at 1:17 p.m. a reserve train to the scene of the accident. At 1:45 p.m., once the safety conditions were met, the transfer of passengers began. In 40 minutes this operation was completed in the area of Casablanquilla, north of Álora.
The total has been 291 travelers about whom Renfe insists that there are no injuries. The auxiliary train was ready around 2:25 p.m. to continue the march towards Madrid on track II with speed limitations. The transfer was completed, according to Renfe, at 2:46 p.m. It is the time at which the travelers resumed their march towards Madrid.
Other trains affected
The derailment has also affected the Madrid AVE from 10:30 a.m. arriving in Malaga at 1:12 p.m. He had to return to Antequera Santa Ana waiting for complete passenger transfer from the wrecked train. The delay of this convoy was 90 minutes.
The train from Barcelona was also affected. The AVE that left Barcelona at 5:50 a.m. and arrived in Malaga at 12:36 p.m. This convoy accumulated 35 minutes late.
Similarly, the AVE from Madrid at 11:35 a.m. bound for Malaga at 2:23 p.m. had to be stopped in Antequera. This was done to allow time for the operation to be completed. transfer of almost 300 passengers of the derailed train. It accumulated a delay of 40 minutes loaded with 188 travelers.
Red warning for rain
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has activated the red warning, of extreme risk, for rains of up to 120mm in twelve hours in the regions of the Costa del Sol and Guadalhorce. The red alert will be active at least until 3:00 p.m., so the emergency services have asked for “maximum caution” and to avoid trips and movements if they are not strictly necessary.
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