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Delays on Cercanías lines C2, C7 and C8 after cable theft
The morning began with delays for thousands of Cercanías Madrid passengers. A cable theft between Torrejón de Ardoz and Alcalá de Henares has caused delays on lines C2, C7 and C8, one of the most heavily used routes for entering and leaving the capital through the Henares corridor.
The incident was detected shortly before six in the morning and affects railway signalling. With this system damaged, trains must proceed more cautiously, slowing journeys through the affected section and causing delays in both directions.
The impact has been felt particularly during rush hour, when many passengers were travelling towards Madrid for work, studies or errands. On a line with such high demand, any reduction in speed ends up causing knock-on delays and disrupting connections with the Metro, buses or other trains.
Adif has mobilised its technical teams to repair the signalling and restore normal service as soon as possible. While the work continues, passengers should allow for longer journey times and check the service status before setting off.
The affected lines connect key locations in the east of the Comunidad de Madrid. The C2, C7 and C8 serve municipalities such as Alcalá de Henares, Torrejón de Ardoz and other towns where rail is a fundamental part of daily travel.
The cable theft once again highlights the vulnerability of heavily used infrastructure. It is not just an isolated fault: when signalling fails, the effect spreads to thousands of routines, from getting to work on time to picking up the children or connecting with other transport.
For many passengers, the practical advice is to allow extra time, check official notices and seek alternative routes if the delay threatens an important appointment. In the Henares corridor, where driving is not always a convenient option, any disruption to Cercanías is quickly felt.
The day presents a familiar picture for Madrid's travellers: a localised fault can disrupt an entire morning. Until Adif completes the repair, the section between Torrejón and Alcalá will remain the most sensitive point for rail traffic in eastern Madrid.