Train journeys have been cancelled across central Spain following a deadly high-speed rail collision in Toledo on Wednesday morning.
Two high-speed trains operated by Renfe and iyro collided between the towns of Mora and Orgaz just after 9am in Spain’s worst rail disaster since 2013.
All high-speed trains on the Madrid to Andalusia line were suspended, with all services affected, including trains from Madrid to Ciudad Real, Cordoba and Sevilla, said Interrail.
An update from Adif, Spain’s railway infrastructure manager, at 12.40pm said the railway service is being provided on some of the high-speed sections between Madrid and Toledo and Málaga and Sevilla.
Renfe is offering free changes and cancellations for affected journeys.
Rail passengers have been warned to check for the latest updates from Renfe and iyro before travelling to a station.
According to the latest statement from iryo, all services operating from Madrid Puerta de Atocha to the Southern Corridor have been cancelled with “no estimated time for the resumption of service”.
Ouigo, a high-speed operator owned by France's national rail company, SNCF, which connects Spanish cities including Madrid and Barcelona, said the company, in coordination with Adif, “has cancelled all trains today between Madrid and Andalusia due to the line closure”.
Updated UK Foreign Office (FCDO) advice warns travellers in Spain that “significant disruption to rail services is expected”.
The FCDO said: “If you need assistance or information about affected passengers, contact RENFE on +34 900 10 10 20.
“If you are a British national and you or a family member have been affected by the accident and need consular support, call the nearest British embassy or consulate on +34 91 714 6300.”
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