While urban transport showed resilience with a 2% growth, interurban transport experienced a 4.2% decline. Within the latter, rail transport was the most affected, with a significant 15.8% fall in passenger numbers. This decrease is directly linked to the impact of the Adamuz accident and service interruptions in Málaga, which affected the connection between the Costa del Sol and Madrid for several months.

The tragic incident in the Cordovan municipality of Adamuz, which resulted in 46 fatalities, led to a crisis of confidence in high-speed rail services. The affected line lost 32.1% of its users, transporting only 2.1 million passengers. Constant delays and changes in rail services contributed to users losing trust in this mode of transport during peak periods.

In the province of Málaga, the consequences have also been severe. The tourism sector has estimated losses of around 17% of projected first-quarter revenues, as the direct AVE service between Madrid and the Costa del Sol has been interrupted since February 5. Nevertheless, railway companies have started selling tickets for this route from April 27.

The temporary closure of the Madrid-Seville line and speed restrictions on various high-speed sections led to a massive shift of passengers to interurban buses. This mode of transport grew by 5%, exceeding 76.6 million users, establishing itself as the most reliable alternative during that period.

In contrast, transport within cities continued to grow, with over 299.5 million people opting for it, representing a 2% increase compared to February 2025. The metro was the best-performing mode of transport, growing by 3.6%, while urban buses experienced a more moderate rebound of 0.9%.