Following severe flooding from the recent DANA storm, Valencia’s rail services, including both commuter and high-speed connections, have been heavily disrupted, with significant delays expected.
Yesterday, we published that due to severe flooding in the Valencian Community, the high-speed rail line between Valencia and Madrid will remain out of service until at least Sunday, November 3. However, according to the latest announcement by Renfe, the high-speed train link between Valencia and Madrid is suspended for an estimated two to three weeks, though the timeline may vary depending on the progress of critical repair efforts.
Commuter lines, including the C1 (Valencia-Gandia), C2 (Valencia-Moixent), C3 (Valencia-Utiel), C5 (Valencia-Caudiel), and C6 (Valencia-Castelló), are also out of service until further notice.
Additionally, long- and medium-distance routes on the Valencia-Alicante-Murcia line are currently suspended. The Valencia-Albacete-Alcázar de San Juan and Valencia-Teruel connections are also affected, causing widespread travel delays in the region.
The Mediterranean Corridor, a critical link for rail traffic in the eastern part of Spain, has also come to a halt, adding to the transportation challenges across the Valencian Community. Repair crews are working to assess and address the infrastructure damage, yet the extensive water-related destruction means these vital lines are unlikely to resume normal operations in the immediate future.
Flooding has caused significant strain on Valencia’s travel network, affecting both daily commuters and those traveling long distances. With multiple essential routes facing prolonged suspensions, Valencia’s transportation authorities are coordinating repair efforts as quickly as possible to restore service across these essential lines.
