Spain: cable theft that caused rail chaos was ‘act of sabotage’, says minister

Spain's rail network faced a severe blow on a busy bank holiday weekend when a high-value signalling cable was stolen, causing major delays on the Madrid-Seville line that impacted over 10,000 travellers. The theft, targeting crucial yet low-value copper cables near Madrid, led to transportation authorities rushing to restore service by Monday morning despite the damage. The incident raised suspicions of deliberate sabotage and highlighted broader concerns about political leadership and Spain's economic challenges as it prepares for a general election.