Spain’s rail network was brought to a halt over the weekend after vital cables were stolen in “an act of serious sabotage”. Copper cables used in the signalling system of the Madrid-Seville ...

When travelers think of European high-speed rail travel, France’s iconic Trains a Grande Vitesse (TGV) or Germany’s elegant white ICE trains tend to come to mind.

The Spanish national rail company, Renfe, announced that at 12.30pm power to its network had been cut, halting trains and throwing stations into chaos – with, understandably, no departures.

MADRID (AP) — Thousands of rail passengers in Spain were hit with delays after copper cables used in the signaling system of a high-speed line traveling south from Madrid to Seville were stolen ...

Travelers wait on the platforms for news about their delayed trains at the Madrid train station, Spain, Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Associated Press Posted: May 5, 2025 / 07:37 ...