Energy Blackout Affects Madrid Metro Users
A major energy blackout impacted Madrid, affecting approximately 150,000 people traveling on the Metro de Madrid network. The outage affected more than 200 trains distributed across 44 tunnels. Officials noted that if the event had occurred during peak hours between 7:00 and 8:00 AM, the number of affected users could have reached 250,000. Evacuation efforts were required for passengers trapped within the tunnel network. Fernando Rodríguez stated that workers' reactions were extraordinary despite being caught off guard by the zero energy event. Officials noted that evacuation protocols and communication plans are being reviewed and will undergo further training and rehearsal. Residents in suburban areas report unease regarding the possibility of a repeat blackout.
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COPE
“Hace un año el cero energético sorprendió a 150.000 madrileños viajando en alguno de los 230 trenes del metro de Madrid.”
COPE
“Había que rescatar, como dices, a 150.000 personas que se dice pronto, que estaban en ese momento repartidas en más de 200 trenes de la red de metro.”
COPE
“hay que entrenarlos, hay que ensayarlos. Nos dice, Fernando Rodríguez, Mónica, que miedo a un nuevo apagón no hay en el corazón del suburbano, pero sí inquietud”
COPE
“miedo a un nuevo apagón no hay en el corazón del suburbano, pero sí inquietud y mucho respeto es lo que nos cuenta a que algo así pudiera suceder de nuevo”
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