Travel chaos in Spain as trains halted and passengers hit with delays after cable theft – days after power outage

THIEVES have stolen copper cables from Spain’s high-speed train network, halting services, stranding thousands and trapping passengers on trains overnight.

The theft targeted line cables in four spots within a 6-mile stretch between Madrid and Seville – Transport Minister Oscar Puente called it a “serious act of sabotage” on X.

APPeople waited anxiously for news about their delayed trains at the Madrid train station[/caption] EPAThousands were left stranded here on Sunday evening[/caption]...