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The Rodalies service will resume today at 6:00 AM in a partial manner after a chaotic weekend and will be free for one month. The Manresa lines (RL3 and RL4) will operate between Lleida and Cervera, and the coastal lines (R13 and R14) will operate to Vinaixa, from were choice transportation will be offered to Manresa, Reus, or Sant Vicenç de Calders.
Rodalies will partially resume its service today at 6:00 AM to cover 87% of users, after being suspended over the weekend, and will be free for one month, as announced yesterday by the State Secretary for Transport and Sustainable Mobility, José Antonio Santano, and the Minister of Territory, Sílvia Paneque. On the Manresa lines (RL3 and RL4), the service will operate between Lleida and Cervera, but from this point, an alternative bus service will be offered to Manresa. In the case of the coastal lines (R13 and R14),the service from Lleida will reach Vinaixa,from where an alternative bus service will be offered to Sant Vicenç de Calders for the R13 or to Reus for the R14. The Lleida-La Pobla de segur line, managed by Ferrocarrils, will continue to operate normally. As the operability of the tracks is certified, the still-unavailable sections will be reopened. To mitigate mobility problems to Barcelona, Renfe will operate two additional Avant trains -2 round trips- on the lleida-Barcelona route with a stop in Reus-Camp de Tarragona.The new routes will depart from Lleida-Pirineus station towards Camp de Tarragona and Barcelona-Sants at 7:25 AM and 4:45 PM.In the opposite direction, the trains will depart from Barcelona-Sants at 6:00 AM and 3:05 PM, as detailed by the Paeria after a meeting with the Govern. These new trains will add 581 additional seats and will be free for the next month, provided a reservation is made. In addition, new frequencies are planned.
Rodalies Suspension in Lleida: Passengers Stranded, Concerns Over Network Condition
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The Rodalies and regional train service in Lleida experienced a complete suspension of service over the weekend, leaving passengers scrambling for alternative transportation. As of January 26, 2026, the situation remains fluid with potential for minor disruptions as service resumes.
impact on Passengers
Passengers traveling from Lleida faced important difficulties due to the cancellation of trains. Many were forced to purchase more expensive tickets on AVE or Alvia high-speed trains,as Avant services were fully booked. Others resorted to using private vehicles or postponing their travel plans altogether due to the lack of available bus services. Station staff informed passengers of the service suspension at the platforms. While high-speed train options were offered to those heading to Barcelona, the increased cost was a concern for many.The station itself was unusually quiet, with empty platforms except for the high-speed and La Pobla line trains.
justification for Suspension & Network assessment
Pere Macías, the commissioner responsible for the transfer of Rodalies, stated that authorities were unaware the trains would be operational on Saturday morning.
He defended the suspension, citing the inefficiency of the current service and expressing concerns about the safety of the network.Macías described the network as “capada y estresada” (crippled and stressed) and operating below full capacity, stating that guaranteeing the absence of further incidents was unachievable.
Restarting the system & Operational Concerns
Sílvia paneque, the Consellera de Territorio (Regional Minister of Territory), cautioned that minor incidents are possible during the system’s restart today. josé Antonio Santano,the Secretary of State for Transport,expressed confidence that all train drivers would report for duty following the implementation of new protocols to verify the operational status of each line.
* Rodalies de Catalunya: Rodalies de Catalunya official Website
* Adif (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias): Adif Official Website – Spain’s railway infrastructure administrator.
* Pere Macías: Commissioner for the transfer of rodalies.
* Sílvia Paneque: Consellera de Territorio, Government of catalonia. Department of Territory Website
* José Antonio Santano: Secretary of State for Transport, Spain. Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility Website
* Lleida: city in Catalonia,Spain.
latest Verified Status: As of January 26, 2026, 05:27:10, there are no reports of significant new developments beyond the information provided in the source text. The resumption of service is underway,with officials anticipating potential minor disruptions.
