The testing process on the new platform and on Alvia has revealed inconsistent results. Recently, head RenfeIsaías Taboas reported that the Alvia service operating on the Badajoz-Madrid corridor showed an anomaly that caused reductions in speed in several segments. In response, the team indicated that they are collaborating with the manufacturer to address the fault and restore standard performance levels. (Source: Renfe press office)
As a result, the interim recommendation is to anticipate potential delays and consider that some schedules may not meet the originally published travel times. It is anticipated that certain itineraries will be replaced by other services that are more reliable in real-world operation. This realignment could add a few extra minutes to complete the Badajoz-Madrid journey, though the exact number of minutes remains to be confirmed as the operational teams continue to monitor performance and adjust plans accordingly. (Source: Renfe communications desk)
To mitigate the impact on travelers, Renfe has announced a 50 percent discount on all Alvia tickets for this route during the period of disruption. The measure is intended to offer partial relief to passengers while reliability improvements are put in place and the vehicle fleet undergoes necessary adjustments. (Source: Renfe pricing updates)
In the initial statements following a meeting between Renfe’s president and Adif’s president, María Luisa Domínguez and Leire Iglesias, the agenda focused on service continuity and the steps being taken to stabilize operations. The meeting took place in the context of ongoing efforts to enhance regional transport integration and to ensure passenger confidence as adjustments are implemented. (Source: meeting minutes release)
It should be noted that the high-speed service has experienced daily incidents and delays since its launch last Tuesday. For example, a service on the Badajoz-Madrid line arrived at its destination about an hour and a half later than scheduled, at approximately 7:25 a.m. on the referenced Friday, underscoring the challenges that remain during the early phase of this route’s operation. (Source: operational briefings)