Fire Disrupts Rail Service Between Madrid and Andalusia: Passengers Evacuated

Rail traffic on the vital line connecting Madrid to Andalusia has come to a standstill following a fire in the last carriage of a train near Argamasilla de Calatrava, Ciudad Real. The incident occurred on Saturday, leading to the evacuation of approximately 210 passengers aboard the train traveling from Almería to Madrid. The alarm was raised at about 2:05 PM, with emergency services responding swiftly. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries. The Civil Guard efficiently coordinated the evacuation process while firefighters from Puertollano worked diligently to extinguish the blaze. In addition to the fire incident, rail circulation has also been suspended between Puertollano and Calatrava due to a separate train breakdown in Brazatortas, Ciudad Real. Renfe, the Spanish railway operator, communicated the situation through their social media channels, indicating significant interruptions to service. Affected trains include: - AVE 02123 Málaga to Madrid, which halted in Puertollano - AVE 02136 Madrid to Granada, stopped in Malagón - AVLO 02137 Sevilla to Madrid, stopped in Villanueva de Córdoba - AVANT 08151 Puertollano to Madrid, which will continue part of its route by bus from Puertollano to Ciudad Real. Passengers are advised to stay updated on the situation through official channels and make arrangements as necessary. For more immediate updates, follow El HuffPost. You can keep track of news and developments through our mobile app, available for both Android and iOS users. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2