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Rodalies restores R2 Nord and R11 after fatal hit in Montcada
Service on the R2 Nord and R11 was restored this Friday, 14 August, after a person was fatally hit in Montcada i Reixac. The incident forced trains between Sant Andreu and Granollers Centre to be suspended for several hours and caused significant delays throughout the afternoon.
The incident occurred around midday between Montcada i Reixac and La Llagosta, near the bridge over the Ripoll river. The disruption initially forced trains to stop on one of the main railway corridors connecting Barcelona with Vallès Oriental y Girona.
During the suspension, Renfe provided an alternative road service between Sant Andreu and Granollers Centre, with intermediate stops. The disruption made travel difficult for those who use the R2 Nord and R11 daily to enter or leave Barcelona.
Service began to recover later on a single track, allowing limited passage of some trains while work continued at the site of the fatal hit. Protección Civil also activated the pre-alert of the Ferrocat plan due to the disruptions caused to the network.
At 16:56, Rodalies declared the incident resolved and resumed service on both tracks. However, trains continued to experience average delays that could exceed 25 minutes as they gradually returned to their usual schedules.
The incident once again puts the focus on Montcada i Reixac, one of the most sensitive railway points in the metropolitan area. Several Rodalies lines pass through this municipality, and any interruption can quickly spread its effects towards Barcelona, Vallès, and regional connections in northern Catalunya.
For travellers still using these lines in the afternoon, rail service is running again, but it may take time for schedules to return to normal. After several hours of alternative buses, waiting, and route changes, the main recommendation is to check the train status before heading to the station.