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Spain Disaster Death Toll Reaches 214 - Valencia

Passengers at Santa Justa train station. On October 31, 2024, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The circulation of Media Distancia trains between Seville (Santa Justa station) and Malaga is cut since last Wednesday afternoon by "accumulation of water" as a result of heavy and persistent rains that are falling in the province of Seville since Tuesday. At the moment, there is no forecast of when normality will be restored on this route. Adif and Renfe sources have confirmed to Europa Press that the circulation is suspended since 20.25 hours this past Wednesday between El Sorbito and Arahal, which is affecting the Middle Distance trains between Seville and Malaga. On Wednesday two trains were affected. Passengers both yesterday and those who were scheduled to travel this Thursday are being relocated or Avant trains or buses, according to Renfe. OCTOBER 31;2024 María José López / Europa Press 10/31/2024

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4 killed in railway accident in Spain

STORY: 4 killed in railway accident in Spain DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the accident and rescue efforts STORYLINE: Four people died and three others were injured after being hit by a train in northeastern Spain on Sunday evening, Spanish authorities have reported. Emergency services in the Catalan region said that the accident happened close to the town of Montmelo, around 30 kilometers north of Barcelona. The group had been attending a music festival in a nearby town, and were trying to cross the tracks without seeing a local commuter train approaching. "A group of people crossed the tracks at an unauthorized point, in a curve of difficult visibility," explained a statement issued on Monday by RENFE, Spain's railway operator, and ADIF, which is responsible for infrastructure. Meanwhile, Catalan emergency services said nine ambulances and a helicopter had been sent to the scene of the accident, adding: "Firefighters searched for o

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Torrential Rain Causes Major Flooding - Spain

Several travelers with their canceled trips wait at Atocha-Almudena Grandes Station, September 3, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Renfe has issued a statement on the occasion of the DANA, which has put more than a dozen autonomous communities on alert for rain, storms and wind, especially in the center and southeast peninsular, where Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha are at extreme risk (red) for rain. The rail transport company allows to cancel or change without expenses the trips of this Sunday affected by the storm. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential Rain Causes Major Flooding - Spain

Several travelers with their canceled trips wait at Atocha-Almudena Grandes Station, September 3, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Renfe has issued a statement on the occasion of the DANA, which has put more than a dozen autonomous communities on alert for rain, storms and wind, especially in the center and southeast peninsular, where Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha are at extreme risk (red) for rain. The rail transport company allows to cancel or change without expenses the trips of this Sunday affected by the storm. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential Rain Causes Major Flooding - Spain

Hundreds of travelers with their trips cancelled wait at Atocha-Almudena Grandes Station, September 3, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Renfe has issued a statement on the occasion of the DANA, which has put more than a dozen autonomous communities on alert for rain, storms and wind, especially in the center and southeast peninsular, where Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha are at extreme risk (red) for rain. The rail transport company allows to cancel or change without expenses the trips of this Sunday affected by the storm. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential Rain Causes Major Flooding - Spain

Several travelers with their canceled trips wait at Atocha-Almudena Grandes Station, September 3, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Renfe has issued a statement on the occasion of the DANA, which has put more than a dozen autonomous communities on alert for rain, storms and wind, especially in the center and southeast peninsular, where Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha are at extreme risk (red) for rain. The rail transport company allows to cancel or change without expenses the trips of this Sunday affected by the storm. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential Rain Causes Major Flooding - Spain

Hundreds of travelers with their trips cancelled wait at Atocha-Almudena Grandes Station, September 3, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Renfe has issued a statement on the occasion of the DANA, which has put more than a dozen autonomous communities on alert for rain, storms and wind, especially in the center and southeast peninsular, where Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha are at extreme risk (red) for rain. The rail transport company allows to cancel or change without expenses the trips of this Sunday affected by the storm. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential Rain Causes Major Flooding - Spain

Hundreds of travelers with their trips cancelled wait at Atocha-Almudena Grandes Station, September 3, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Renfe has issued a statement on the occasion of the DANA, which has put more than a dozen autonomous communities on alert for rain, storms and wind, especially in the center and southeast peninsular, where Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha are at extreme risk (red) for rain. The rail transport company allows to cancel or change without expenses the trips of this Sunday affected by the storm. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential Rain Causes Major Flooding - Spain

Hundreds of travelers with their trips cancelled wait at Atocha-Almudena Grandes Station, September 3, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Renfe has issued a statement on the occasion of the DANA, which has put more than a dozen autonomous communities on alert for rain, storms and wind, especially in the center and southeast peninsular, where Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha are at extreme risk (red) for rain. The rail transport company allows to cancel or change without expenses the trips of this Sunday affected by the storm. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Stops By Aix-en-Provence

An AVE train operated by the Spanish company Renfe stops at the Aix TGV station during the first service between Marseille and Madrid in Aix-en-Provence, France, on July 29, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Stops By Aix-en-Provence

An AVE train operated by the Spanish company Renfe stops at the Aix TGV station during the first service between Marseille and Madrid in Aix-en-Provence, France, on July 29, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Stops By Aix-en-Provence

An AVE train operated by the Spanish company Renfe stops at the Aix TGV station during the first service between Marseille and Madrid in Aix-en-Provence, France, on July 29, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Stops By Aix-en-Provence

An AVE train operated by the Spanish company Renfe stops at the Aix TGV station during the first service between Marseille and Madrid in Aix-en-Provence, France, on July 29, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Train Arrives Gare St Charles

A train operated by Spanish rail company Renfe arrives for the first service from Madrid at Gare Saint-Charles in Marseille, France, on July 28, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Train Arrives Gare St Charles

A train operated by Spanish rail company Renfe arrives for the first service from Madrid at Gare Saint-Charles in Marseille, France, on July 28, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Train Arrives Gare St Charles

A train operated by Spanish rail company Renfe arrives for the first service from Madrid at Gare Saint-Charles in Marseille, France, on July 28, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Train Arrives Gare St Charles

A train operated by Spanish rail company Renfe arrives for the first service from Madrid at Gare Saint-Charles in Marseille, France, on July 28, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Train Arrives Gare St Charles

View of the announcement screen of the Spanish rail company Renfe's train arriving for the first time from Madrid at Gare Saint-Charles in Marseille, France, on July 28, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Train Arrives Gare St Charles

A train operated by Spanish rail company Renfe arrives for the first service from Madrid at Gare Saint-Charles in Marseille, France, on July 28, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Train Arrives Gare St Charles

A train operated by Spanish rail company Renfe arrives for the first service from Madrid at Gare Saint-Charles in Marseille, France, on July 28, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Train Arrives Gare St Charles

A train operated by Spanish rail company Renfe arrives for the first service from Madrid at Gare Saint-Charles in Marseille, France, on July 28, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renfe's First Madrid-Marseille Train Arrives Gare St Charles

A train operated by Spanish rail company Renfe arrives for the first service from Madrid at Gare Saint-Charles in Marseille, France, on July 28, 2023. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At least 155 injured in train collision near Barcelona, Spain

STORY: At least 155 injured in train collision near Barcelona, Spain DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of accident site of two trains collide on Wednesday 2. various of ambulance services, policemen, firefighters and injured passengers transferred to vehicles 3. various of trains crashed 4. various of emergency services 5. various of station with the train service interrupted and customers affected STORYLINE: At least 155 people have been injured after two trains crashed into each other on Wednesday morning at the Montcada i Reixac - Manresa station on the outskirts of Barcelona, northeastern Spain. According to Spain's railway operator Renfe, the accident occurred at around 7:50 a.m. local time, when a train stopping at the station was hit by another train travelling in the same direction. According to the latest data released by the Medical Emergency System (SEM), 150 people were in a mild condition, and five others had been left in

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Free trains in Spain help promote public transportation

STORY: Free trains in Spain help promote public transportation DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of travellers waiting for the local trains at Sants station in Barcelona 2. sequence shots of passengers collecting free passes in the station hall this summer when the anti-inflation measure was launched 3. sequence shots of travellers in the station hall buying tickets on platforms and boarding trains 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ANTONIO CARMONA, Renfe spokesman 5. sequence shots of travellers on platforms and getting on and off trains 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ANTONIO CARMONA, Renfe spokesman 7. sequence shots of people in the station hall and on the platforms in the middle of trains traffic 8. sequence shots of heavy vehicle traffic on Diagonal avenue in Barcelona STORYLINE: A spokesman for Spanish railway operator Renfe said on Tuesday that free travel passes have helped ease travellers' economic pressures and promoted public transport in Spain.

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Spain train passengers welcome free travel pass as anti-inflation measure

STORY: Spain train passengers welcome free travel pass as anti-inflation measure DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Sants station in Barcelona with passengers in the hall and accessing the trains 2. various of passengers taking out free passes to travel 3. various of staff from the Spanish train company Renfe helping users to get free tickets 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): LAURA BAIGES, Barcelona resident 5. various of passengers getting free tickets 6. various of passengers on the platform accessing the trains 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): JOSEP CUMI, Girona resident 8. various of Renfe staff giving instructions to passengers 9. various of a crowd of passengers on the platform waiting to board the train STORYLINE: Train passengers in Spain welcomed free travel passes on the first day of implementation of the anti-inflation measure, which allows people to make trips on local trains for free for the next four months. The measure came into

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Spanish gov't announces anti-inflation measure

STORY: Spanish gov't announces anti-inflation measure DATELINE: July 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a gas station with fuel prices in Barcelona 2. various of Spanish Prime Minister 3. various of a train station 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): PEDRO SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): IRENE ESTADELLA, Barcelona resident 6. various of the Barcelona metro with passengers 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Catalan): LUIS ITURREA, Barcelona resident 8. various of retirees 9. various of workers STORYLINE: As inflation continues to rise in Spain, the government has announced a new anti-crisis measure that will see the cost of public transport reduced by up to 50 percent. From Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, the discount will apply to monthly travel cards and any type of pass of state transport companies, such as the rail operator Renfe. The Spanish government says the other aim of the measure is to encourage more people to take public transport. SOUNDBITE 1 (Span

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San Fermin festival celebrated in Spain after two-year break

STORY: San Fermin festival celebrated in Spain after two-year break DATELINE: July 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebrations STORYLINE: The first running of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona signaled the return of the world-famous San Fermin fiestas after a two-year break due to COVID-19 on Thursday. The highly dangerous "Encierro" as it is known sees hundreds of locals and tourists risk their lives to run alongside six fighting bulls from their holding pens to the city bullring at 8 o'clock every morning for the seven days of the Fiesta. Five people suffered slight injuries during Thursday's first chaotic run. San Fermin sees the population of Pamplona swell from its usual 200,000 inhabitants to around a million, with Spanish railway operator Renfe preparing extra trains for the whole weeks. This provides a huge boost to the city's tourist sector, with hotels at full capacity and restaurants and bars packed every day of the