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Disruptions hit Renfe train routes this weekend, as Cartagena, Murcia and Valencia services move to buses
Track upgrades force another round of suspensions, with road travel and extra support in place for passengers
Renfe passengers hoping to hop a train between Cartagena and Murcia, or make the journey to or from Valencia this weekend, will have to get comfortable on a bus instead. The national operator has confirmed that all Intercity trains and commuter services linking Murcia and Cartagena will be suspended on Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19. Instead, buses will cover the route between these two cities, keeping the Segura capital and the port city connected while the tracks are off-limits.
The disruption goes beyond regional routes. Over the weekend, all Intercity trains between Valencia and Cartagena, in both directions, are cancelled, as infrastructure company Adif carries out track upgrades between Crevillente and Alicante. This marks the third railway shutdown for the Intercity line this autumn, following similar interruptions on September 27-28 and October 4-5, previously due to works between San Gabriel and Torrellano.
To handle the disruption, Renfe has rolled out an Alternative Road Transport Plan, which means:
- Commuter trains on Line C1 and medium-distance services will be replaced by buses between Crevillente and Alicante on both days.
- The four weekend services between Callosa de Segura and Alicante are now bus journeys.
- In total, 170 buses have been scheduled to run over the weekend, offering 8,500 seats to cover demand, with up to six buses at peak times if necessary.
Renfe is making sure passengers stay informed, with improved customer service channels, clearer announcements at stations and on trains, and extra signage. The operator assures, “Each train service will be served by an average of three buses with 50 seats each.” Passengers can expect to see lots of movement, even if it is by road, right through until the railway reopens.
For travellers, it’s one more reminder to check schedules, stay flexible, and take in the ride - even if their journey is briefly diverted from track to tarmac.
Image: Marc Pascual/Pixabay
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