Cable Theft in Spain Disrupts Train Travel for Thousands, Officials Say

nytimes.comPublished: 5/5/2025

Summary

Thousands stranded in Spain as trains ground to a halt due to a cable theft along a major route and a technical failure disrupting high-speed rail travel on Mother's Day approaches. officials reported over 10,000 people were left without transportation following the power outage last week—a historic blackout that has yet to be fully explained despite investigations into five suspected sabotages.