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AVE service disruption leaves return of trains to Andalusia without a date
The Urda accident has kept high-speed rail between Madrid and Andalusia suspended this Thursday, 29 October. Adif has not yet announced a return date and Renfe is preparing an alternative plan for travellers.
Renfe has suspended the sale of high-speed train tickets between Madrid and Andalucía until 13 December. This restriction applies to ticket sales and does not set a date for the line’s reopening.
The suspension is linked to infrastructure damage and emergency work following the accident that occurred on Wednesday in Urda, in the province of Toledo. Adif manages the track and must determine when it can be used again. The rail infrastructure manager has not yet announced a date, so the companies cannot provide a definitive timetable.
Operators are applying different timeframes. Ouigo has cancelled its trains between Madrid and Andalucía at least until Monday 2 November, inclusive.
Renfe plans to launch an alternative transport plan from Friday 30 October and will maintain it while high-speed services remain suspended. The company is still finalising schedules and routes. The interruption also requires a review of journeys from Atocha, as indicated in the information about Atocha. Passengers with tickets can request changes or cancellations free of charge; for each journey, Renfe recommends checking the status of the train and the operator’s updates.