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Barcelona Metro will install generators against blackouts
Getting around Barcelona by Metro could be safer in unforeseen situations. TMB will install emergency generators on the network to prevent trains from being left stopped in tunnels in the event of a blackout.
The measure will allow trains, in the event of a power outage, to continue to the nearest station instead of stopping underground. In addition, passengers will receive immediate notifications with information about what has happened, reducing uncertainty in critical situations.
Although neither the cost nor the timeline of the project has been specified, the decision aims to strengthen the reliability of a key system for the city. The goal is to anticipate incidents that could affect thousands of users within minutes.
The initiative also addresses a recurring concern in large transport networks: the possibility of being trapped in a tunnel without clear information. With these generators, the metro aims to ensure both mobility and communication in unexpected scenarios.
The network is taking a step towards more resilient transport. Fewer interruptions and better information reinforce the confidence of those who rely on the metro every day to work, study, or get around the city.