Rail traffic is blocked due to large objects between Sant Vicenç de Calders and Roda de Berà

The R13 suffered a cut due to objects on the track after floods in Sant Vicenç de Calders. Service was restored with altered schedules starting from...
 Tallat temporal de la circulació ferroviària entre Sant Vicenç de Calders i Roda de Berà per objectes grans a les vies - Imagen generada por IA
Temporary closure of rail traffic between Sant Vicenç de Calders and Roda de Berà due to large objects on the tracks — Image generated by AI

Train traffic on the R13 line between Sant Vicenç de Calders and Roda de Berà was officially restored at 3:35 p.m. The previous stoppage was due to the presence of large objects on the track, a direct effect of the adverse weather conditions that affected this area of Tarragona.

Residents and travelers experienced a scare, especially because the Sant Vicenç de Calders station had suffered flooding during the early morning, which further complicated the situation and caused disruptions on several railway lines.

The stoppage on the R13 and the alternative road service

What caused the traffic interruption?

The interruption of traffic between Sant Vicenç de Calders and Roda de Berà was due to large objects left on the track area. These remains were caused by adverse weather conditions, especially the heavy rain that flooded the Sant Vicenç station.

How did Renfe respond to the incident?

Renfe reacted quickly by establishing an alternative road service with intermediate stops to guarantee the mobility of users. This measure was key to minimizing chaos during the hours in which the railway line was interrupted.

Local impact and altered schedules after the stoppage

How does this stoppage affect local residents?

For regular residents and travelers of the R13, the presence of objects on the track caused a significant disruption, as schedules had to be readjusted and less comfortable alternatives had to be used. The flooding at Sant Vicenç de Calders added an element of urgency and difficulty to the day.

When was the service restored and how are the schedules affected?

The train service was restored around 3:35 p.m., although since 9 a.m. it was already operating with altered schedules. This disruption has impacted the usual regularity, and the expectation is that schedules will gradually normalize over the next few hours.

Source of the article: Editorial / Catalan News Agency