The current situation at Madrid-Chamartín station remains tense after the derailment of an Alvia train. An incident with far-reaching consequences for all rail traffic to and from the important Madrid transport hub.
Train Derailment Paralyzes Chamartín: Chaos for Travelers
Since Thursday, 2:00 PM, Madrid-Chamartín station has been in a state of emergency. The reason for this is a lack of electrical voltage, triggered by the derailment of a locomotive of an Alvia train. This train was on its way from Alicante to Palencia when the incident occurred at the station entrance. Hundreds of travelers attempting to travel to or from Madrid’s northern station faced closed access gates, as all train services were suspended. The derailment particularly affects connections between Madrid and the Levante Peninsula, which remain interrupted, while traffic towards the north has already resumed.
Desde las 14.00 h tren de LD 10343 (130.035) Alvia Alicante – Palencia descarrila motriz de cola efectuando su entrada a vía 23 de Madrid Chamartín (Ancho Estándar) quedando la estación de Madrid Chamartín sin tensión. pic.twitter.com/iTP4kgbCyA
— Piripipí (@piripipi1015) June 12, 2025
Adif Staff Working to Restore Operations
The railway infrastructure operator Adif reported on the incident via X (formerly Twitter) and confirmed the severe impact on rail traffic. Adif’s employees are intensively working to clarify the exact cause of the derailment and to fully restore operations as quickly as possible. The first reports of significant train delays at the Madrid station began shortly after 1:30 PM. Adif initially warned of delays due to an “incident in the signaling systems of Chamartín” before all train services eventually came to a halt.
Impact on Spanish Rail Traffic
This incident underscores the sensitivity of the infrastructure and the potential disruptions that even minor occurrences can have on a major transport hub like Chamartín. Thousands of travelers are affected by train cancellations and delays, leading to significant travel disruptions across Spain. The rapid restoration of operations is of utmost importance to ensure mobility in the country is re-established.
