Spain: Train derails between Chamartin and Puerta de Atocha stations in Madrid Oct. 19, causing rail transport disruptions

A train derailed in the high-speed tunnel between Chamartin and Puerta de Atocha stations in Madrid Oct. 19. No passengers were aboard the train at the time of the derailment, and the drivers and mechanics aboard the train were reportedly not injured. The incident has interrupted high-speed rail transport between the abovementioned stations and affected all train travel between the capital and the east of the country. Authorities are planning to have affected trains begin and end their respective journeys at Puerta de Atocha station.

Rail transport disruptions will likely affect trains scheduled to operate via Madrid until authorities clear the derailed train from the tracks. Residual disruptions may impact train services even after the track is cleared as authorities work to reposition rolling stock and clear any passenger backlogs that materialize.