18/04/2026 07:24 (UTC)

Spain’s Adif reinforces Barcelona rail control center to prevent disruptions

Barcelona, Spain, Apr 18 (EFE).- Spain’s rail infrastructure manager Adif has reinforced staffing at the Barcelona Rail Traffic Control Center following a January software failure that paralyzed the Rodalies commuter network, aiming to prevent a repeat incident amid an unprecedented period of infrastructure works.

The control center oversees around 900 kilometers of track and up to 114 stations across Catalonia, with more than 20 professionals per shift managing train traffic.

(Camera: DIANA ILLA).

FOOTAGE OF THE RAIL TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER AND ESTACION DE FRANCIA IN BARCELONA, CATALONIA, SPAIN.

Metadata

Date: 18/04/2026 07:06 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Economy, business and finance » Construction and property » Heavy construction
Economy, business and finance » Transport » Railway
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 79 seconds
Reference: 55020022157
Relevance: Normal