The high-speed rail connection between Madrid and Andalusia remains suspended this Thursday, October 29, following the train accident that occurred on Wednesday in Urda, in the province of Toledo. The main question for travelers remains when trains will be able to resume service, but Adif has not yet announced a date for service restoration. The disruption is linked to the aftermath of the accident, damage to the infrastructure, and emergency response efforts. Without a confirmed timeline from the rail operator, the rail companies cannot provide a definitive schedule for the restoration of service.
In this context, Renfe has suspended the sale of new high-speed tickets between Madrid and Andalusia until December 13. The measure affects ticket sales, but there is a key difference: the suspension of sales until December does not mean that the line will remain closed until that date. Company sources have clarified that if Adif restores train service earlier, Renfe will also resume its services. Therefore, December 13 is not an official reopening date, nor does it allow for an estimate of how long the disruption will last.
Train traffic on the line depends on Adif
This distinction reflects the role of each entity: Adif manages the infrastructure and determines when it can be used again, while Renfe organizes and markets its trains on that infrastructure. The timelines announced by other operators do not constitute a common forecast for the entire corridor either. Ouigo, for example, has suspended its service between Madrid and Andalusia through Monday, November 2, inclusive.
While the closure continues, Renfe has announced an alternative transportation plan starting Friday, October 30, which will remain in effect for the duration of the high-speed service suspension. The company is still finalizing schedules, routes, and available services, so it is advisable to wait before making travel plans. Affected passengers may also request changes or cancellations at no cost. For those who already have a ticket, they should refer to the status of their train and communications from their operator; they should not interpret the suspension of ticket sales for December as an automatic cancellation of all trips until then.