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Rail disruption forces travellers from Atocha to reconsider plans
The disruption affects trains between Madrid and Andalucía. The connection with Ciudad Real also remains suspended. As of 11:00, there was no call to attend or donate blood. Renfe is offering free changes and cancellations on affected trains.
Adif reported a collision between a Renfe train and another from Iryo shortly before 9:00 in the area around Urda. The high-speed service disruption affects those travelling from Madrid towards Ciudad Real and Andalusia.
The 112 emergency service of Castilla-La Mancha has reported that two carriages fell down an embankment. The authorities have not yet announced the cause of the accident or provided a final count of those affected.
What to do if you had a journey booked
Before heading to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, check the status of your booking on the company’s app, website, or by email. Renfe has announced free changes and cancellations for affected trains. If you were travelling with Iryo, Ouigo, or another operator, check directly with the company for alternative arrangements.
As of the 11:00 update this Wednesday, there was no official call for individuals to go to the area, deliver supplies, or assist with emergency tasks. Do not approach the accident site or hospitals unless you have been asked to: access must remain clear for rescue teams and ambulances.
The 112 emergency number is reserved for real emergencies; enquiries about trains or tickets should be directed to the operator. Do not share lists of affected people, private phone numbers, videos from unknown sources, or requests for money without verification.
No request for blood donations linked to this incident has been made public. Anyone wishing to donate can go to the usual official network of the Comunidad de Madrid and check the requirements, needed blood groups, and available locations in advance. There is no need to go to a hospital near the emergency or to donate for a specific person.
What is known and where to follow updates
The accident occurred in the province of Toledo, near Urda, on the Madrid-Andalucía high-speed line. Adif described it as a collision between two trains, and 112 reported that two carriages fell down an embankment. The causes, the number of people affected, and the expected time for service to resume are all still pending confirmation.
The line connects Madrid with Ciudad Real and Andalusia, so the disruption affects journeys between these destinations. Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station is the key point to check before setting out, along with your booking status. Adif and each operator publish their notices on their official channels. According to available information, services remain suspended.