Rail transport refers to the mode of transporting goods and passengers via vehicles running on tracks, typically made of steel rails. It encompasses various systems, including freight trains, passenger trains, subways, and trams. Rail transport is characterized by its ability to move large volumes of goods and people over considerable distances efficiently. It relies on locomotives, which provide the motive power to move the trains, and carriages or freight cars that carry the load. Rail networks are vital components of a country’s infrastructure, connecting urban and rural areas, facilitating trade, and providing accessible transportation alternatives. The efficiency of rail transport is enhanced by its capacity for high-speed travel, particularly in dedicated passenger services, as well as its lower greenhouse gas emissions per ton-mile compared to road transport.
The Catalonia rail network experiences repeated disruptions, notably on the Rodalies lines, adding to commuter frustration. A major electrical fault on the R2 South line between Bellvitge and El Prat…