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Posted on September 4, 2025
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Madrid's high-speed trains were disrupted due to a computer outage. Adif is working to restore services with backup systems in place.
MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's high speed trains to and from Madrid were either halted or delayed on Thursday afternoon, as a result of a computer outage, railway infrastructure operator Adif said in a post on X.
Adif said its backup system was working and that service was being gradually restored.
(Reporting by Inti Landauro; editing by Charlie Devereux)
A computer outage refers to a period when a computer system is unavailable or not functioning properly, often due to technical failures, which can disrupt services and operations.
A high-speed train is a type of passenger train that operates significantly faster than traditional trains, typically exceeding speeds of 155 mph (250 km/h) on dedicated tracks.
Railway infrastructure includes the physical components necessary for train operations, such as tracks, signals, bridges, and stations, which facilitate the movement of trains and passengers.
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