The circulation of high-speed trains between Sevilla-Santa Justa and Guadajoz has been completely suspended due to an incident caused by a lack of electrical supply, which has generated significant delays in several railway connections in Andalusia, according to sources from Renfe to Europa Press.
On the other hand, Adif has detailed that at 7:47 PM a high-voltage cable, not belonging to its ownership, detached. This incident has caused a voltage drop in the catenary of both tracks between the stations of Guadajoz and Sevilla-Santa Justa (Standard Gauge) and between Brenes and Sevilla-Santa Justa (Iberian Gauge).
The fall of the cable has also caused considerable damage to the catenary and a fire in the area, which has forced the interruption of the railway service.
Delays on several routes and railway services
The breakdown is affecting several operators and the routes Sevilla-Málaga, Sevilla-Madrid, and Sevilla-Córdoba, which are experiencing significant delays.
The operator Iryo has reported a voltage drop between Sevilla and Majarabique, a circumstance that has caused delays in some of its connections.
Among the affected services are also Media Distancia trains and the commuter service of the Seville nucleus. Renfe has implemented changes and cancellations at no cost for tickets of the affected trains on the Madrid-Seville high-speed line, as well as buses for the transfer of passengers.
Due to the schedule and the estimated time for repair work, Adif has decided to cancel the circulation of the last trains scheduled for today.
However, the railway manager indicates that all trains that were en route are able to reach nearby stations, except for one train whose passengers had to be transferred to another track for evacuation.
Endesa and Adif coordinate cable removal
At the moment, Endesa and Adif are working together to proceed with the removal of the cable "in the shortest possible time and with the maximum safety guarantees," as Endesa has stated in a statement.
"Close collaborative work is being carried out between Endesa and Adif control centers and the teams deployed on the ground, who must synchronize actions on two different electrical infrastructures: Endesa's distribution network and the railway network. This circumstance adds additional complexity to the maneuver," the company explained.
At the same time, Endesa has restored supply to the affected customers, powering the network through alternative lines.