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A signalling fault shuts Barcelona’s L2 for two hours in the middle of rush hour
Metro line L2 was suspended this afternoon between Sagrada Família and La Pau due to a technical fault that forced thousands of passengers to seek alternatives and left several stations on the central section overcrowded.
A technical fault brought the L2 to a standstill between Sagrada Família and La Pau for two hours. Travellers had to look for alternative routes. The incident caught those relying on the Metro this afternoon by surprise.
The afternoon became complicated for thousands of Barcelona Metro users when the L2 was interrupted between Sagrada Família and La Pau by an unexpected signalling problem. The interruption, which lasted two hours, forced many people to rethink their journeys during rush hour.
During the incident, service only continued between Paral·lel and Sagrada Família, and between La Pau and Badalona Pompeu Fabra. As it was impossible to complete the usual journey, travellers were advised to use the H10 bus line as an alternative, although overcrowding and confusion were unavoidable at key stations such as Clot.
The situation generated moments of bewilderment and frustration, especially among those who suddenly found themselves without an option to continue their journey. The chaos became visible on the platforms, where information arrived in dribs and drabs and alternatives were not always clear to everyone.
The L2, known for connecting key points in the city, is one of the lines most used by both residents and visitors. Its route passes through emblematic neighbourhoods and areas of high activity, making any incident a matter of immediate impact on urban mobility. Signalling problems, although infrequent, test the system’s ability to respond and the patience of those who rely on public transport every day.
Affected stations: Pep Ventura, El Clot, Encants, Sant Antoni Maria Claret. Irregular intervals after restoration. TMBinfo app for live alerts. Scheduled L2 works 12–21 April (La Pau-Badalona).