Service Disrupted After Tree Falls on Tracks
Passengers on the R3 line of Rodalies de Catalunya faced delays after a tree fell onto the tracks between Vic and Manlleu, halting train services for approximately one hour. The incident occurred just after 5pm, according to official updates from Rodalies and Adif.
⚠️Se encuentra interrumpida la circulación entre Vic y Manlleu de la línea R3 del núcleo de rodalies de Catalunya debido a un árbol invadiendo la vía. 🛣️Se ha establecido un plan alternativo de transporte por carretera para garantizar la movilidad de los viajeros.
Emergency crews removed the tree by 6pm, allowing trains to resume gradually. However, services continued to face delays exceeding 20 minutes as operators worked to restore normal schedules.
Replacement Buses Deployed
As part of the contingency plan, road-based shuttle transport was activated to maintain passenger mobility between the affected stations. Despite the resumption of rail operations, bus replacements remained in place temporarily to address ongoing service gaps. Travellers were advised to check real-time updates via the Rodalies website or app before commencing their journeys.
Reported by elpais.com.
