A minor incident occurred on the rail corridor between Malaga and Seville at the El Chorro station in Malaga when two Media Distancia trains came into contact as one train was passing through the station toward Seville. The event took place around 21:45, and while there were no serious injuries reported, it necessitated the evacuation of the involved vehicles and the subsequent transfer of passengers by bus to their destinations. The incident involved a moving train crossing paths with a stationary train that had been parked at the platform, resulting in friction between the train ahead and the vehicle behind it, though the stationary train remained unoccupied at the moment of contact.
Initial details indicated that the clash was not life-threatening. Renfe reported that passengers were evacuated to the station concourse and, with the help of local firefighters from Antequera, Campillos, and Coin, alongside the Civil Guard, arrangements were made to ensure passenger safety in line with security protocols. Emergency personnel provided care to anyone needing assistance, and the situation was monitored closely by rail safety authorities. The early assessment suggested no serious injuries were involved.
What happened on the Malaga–Seville corridor near El Chorro is viewed by officials as an unfortunate mishap that underscores the careful operations required in busy rail hubs. Eyewitness accounts and official statements point to a possible mechanical issue in the tail car of the parked train, with speculation about a derailment of a bogie being the trigger for the subsequent contact with the moving train. If confirmed, this would explain the close-proximity friction and the momentary halt in service as safety checks were implemented. At this stage, investigators were examining the mechanics of the involved units and the surrounding track conditions to determine the precise cause and any contributing factors.
The authorities confirmed that there were no reported injuries and that the operations team coordinated a rapid response to minimize disruption. A Cercanías service was dispatched to the affected area to assist with the evacuation, helping approximately two hundred passengers move from the incident zone to Malaga’s María Zambrano station. From there, buses were arranged to transport the travelers to their respective destinations, ensuring a safe and orderly continuation of the day’s travel plans. The incident did not disrupt other services on the same routes, given that it occurred late in the service window.
As the investigation proceeds, standard rail safety procedures will guide the review of equipment, signaling, and track maintenance records to verify that all safety standards were observed and to determine whether any upgrades or procedural changes are warranted to prevent a recurrence. Renfe and the regional safety authorities will continue to communicate findings as necessary to keep passengers informed and to reassure the traveling public about ongoing safety measures and service reliability on the Malaga–Seville corridor.