The collapse of a propped wall next to the C-5 tracks revives criticism of the "deterioration" of the Cercanías: "A disaster could have occurred"
The collapse of a propped wall near the C-5 Cercanías railway in Fuenlabrada has raised concerns about the deteriorating state of Spanish transport infrastructure.
Cercanías trains in Madrid between Atocha and Nuevos Ministerios restored after fire in a cable chamber
Cercanías train services in Madrid have resumed operations after a fire disrupted service between Sol and Nuevos Ministerios.
The train strike starts this Monday with 350 high-speed services canceled and the Cercanías at 50%
A train strike in Spain has begun, resulting in the cancellation of 350 high-speed services and reduced Cercanías services as negotiations continue.
The ANC and the Council of the Republic denounce the chaos of Cercanías in a march that brings together thousands of people
Thousands of protesters gathered in Barcelona to voice their frustration regarding the problems with the Cercanías commuter rail system.
Cercanías Madrid quadruples the number of incidents since Óscar Puente's arrival
The number of incidents in Madrid's Cercanías train network has quadrupled since Óscar Puente took charge, with 1,521 reported in 2025 compared to just 375 in 2023, while Renfe disputes these figures as 'fictitious'.
Cercanías, the poor brother of the railway network
Spain's Cercanías train services, which account for 82% of users, face significant investment deficits and operational issues, prompting some regions to seek management changes to improve reliability.