Spanish high-speed rail loses 21% of passengers in Q1 2026 due to Adamuz accident and network incidents
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Clara Pinar
Summary
Spanish railways suffered a devastating first quarter of 2026, losing 21% of passengers compared to the same period the previous year. The decline was driven by the Adamuz accident, temporary speed restrictions, and various incidents across the rail network. The Madrid-Málaga/Granada corridor was the hardest hit, losing 61% of travelers as it was partially or fully closed for nearly the entire quarter. The CNMC collected data from Spain's three railway operators, showing declines across all corridors including Madrid-Seville and Madrid-Barcelona, and affecting all service types including Media Distancia and Cercanías.
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bskySpanish high-speed rail loses 21% of passengers in Q1 2026 due to Adamuz accident and network incidents20minutos.esKey quotes
· 3 pulledEl ferrocarril español vivió un primer trimestre de 2026 'horribilis', cuando perdió un 21% de pasajeros con respecto al mismo periodo del año anterior.
La línea Madrid-Málaga/Granada fue la más afectada, con un 61% de viajeros menos, dado que estuvo cortada total o parcialmente casi todo el trimestre.
No solo el accidente de Adamuz, también las limitaciones temporales de velocidad y otras incidencias en la red ferroviaria están en el origen de tan mal trimestre para el tren.
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