The tragic train accident that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Adamuz (Córdoba), involving two trains, has left 39 people dead so far in what is one of the worst railway accidents in our country’s recent history. It is still too early to know the causes of the accident, according to a statement made on Monday morning by the president of Renfe, which are currently under investigation.
According to a statement issued by the company, at 7:45 p.m., the Iryo train 6189, which was traveling from Malaga to Atocha, derailed near Adamuz, invading the adjacent track and causing the derailment of the Alvia 2384 Madrid-Huelva train, which was traveling on that track.
As a result of the serious accident, Renfe has also reported that high-speed train service between Madrid and Andalusia has been suspended. According to statements collected by elDiario.es, the connection will be cut off “at least until Wednesday” between:
- Córdoba
- Seville
- Huelva and Malaga
- Madrid
Meanwhile, medium-distance trains are continuing to run. Adif has issued another statement informing that services between Madrid and Cádiz, Algeciras, and Granada will also “be suspended, at least for today, January 19.”
Free changes and cancellations on Renfe and Iryo tickets
Both Renfe and Iryo, on the other hand, have announced through statements and posts on social media that they have enabled free ticket changes and cancellations for “all trains affected by the suspension of traffic between Madrid and Andalusia.”
Ouigo
On Sunday night, Ouigo stated that “in coordination with Adif and the security forces, all our services in the southern corridor will remain closed at least today [Sunday, 18th] and tomorrow Monday [19th]”.
Likewise, all those affected by the suspension of service between Madrid and Andalusia “can request a free change or refund on our website or app,“ they explained in a post on X.
Telephone numbers for relatives of those affected
Both railway companies have set up a contact telephone number so that relatives can obtain more information and receive assistance:
- Iryo: 900 001 402
- Renfe: 900 10 10 20