Travel chaos in Spain as theft delays thousands of train passengers
Thousands of travellers stranded in Spain after cable theft stops trains
- Cable theft in Toledo, Spain, has disrupted high-speed rail service between Madrid and Seville, causing significant delays and stranding thousands of passengers returning from their holiday weekend.
- Madrid's Atocha station was overcrowded with frustrated travellers seeking information from overwhelmed rail staff.
- Renfe, Spain's rail operator, advised passengers to delay their arrival at the station.
- The incident follows a recent massive power outage that also impacted train travel in Spain and Portugal.
- The cable theft targeted the high-speed line's signalling system at four different points.