Rodalies de Catalunya Director Addresses Public Concerns

Rodalies de Catalunya Director Addresses Public Concerns Over Service: 'We Haven't Explained the Complexity Enough' Barcelona, Spain – May 16, 2025 – The director of Rodalies de Catalunya, Antonio Carmona, recently addressed public criticism regarding the railway service's performance. In an interview, Carmona acknowledged that the system's complexity hasn't been effectively communicated to the public. "We haven't known how to explain this complexity enough," he stated. Carmona highlighted the daily logistical challenges of managing approximately 1000 trains across a vast network spanning from Barcelona to Portbou, Puigcerdà, Lleida, and other destinations. He emphasized the importance of transparency and providing passengers with alternative travel options or detailed information in case of disruptions. "Each day you encounter incidents that you have to resolve, if not give alternatives, or at least inform," he explained. The interview underscores the ongoing efforts to improve communication and service reliability for Rodalies de Catalunya, a crucial transportation system for many commuters in the region.