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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
This list is based on the timetable in effect from | This list is based on the timetable in effect from 9 December 2012. | ||
No official downloadable timetable is available for RENFE. However, a very good unofficial timetable in the former style used by RENFE has been produced by the enthusiast group "Docuferr"; see the [[Spain_-_General_Information#Downloadable_Timetable | General Information]]. Table numbers in this publication are prefixed as follows in the Obscure services entries below: | No official downloadable timetable is available for RENFE. However, a very good unofficial timetable in the former style used by RENFE has been produced by the enthusiast group "Docuferr"; see the [[Spain_-_General_Information#Downloadable_Timetable | General Information]]. Table numbers in this publication are prefixed as follows in the Obscure services entries below: | ||
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=== La Pereda Riosa – Soto de Rey === | === La Pereda Riosa – Soto de Rey === | ||
[MDR16, TCE685, Asturias C1] (3A3, partly shown; ERA1 20A1, not shown) | [MDR16, TCE685, Asturias C1] (3A3, partly shown; ERA1 20A1, not shown) ES13/1 | ||
South of Soto de Rey (El Portazgo) triangle, there are two separate reversibly signalled single tracks following different routes: the longer via the river valley, serving Olloniego station; the shorter via the 2.6 km "new tunnel" (number 83 bis) with no intermediate station. The longer route must be used by those ''Regionales'' and ''Cercanías'' C-1 trains booked to call at Olloniego; other trains tend to use the "new tunnel" route - although either route can be used if required for train regulation purposes. | South of Soto de Rey (El Portazgo) triangle, there are two separate reversibly signalled single tracks following different routes: the longer via the river valley, serving Olloniego station; the shorter via the 2.6 km "new tunnel" (number 83 bis) with no intermediate station. The longer route must be used by those ''Regionales'' and ''Cercanías'' C-1 trains booked to call at Olloniego; other trains tend to use the "new tunnel" route - although either route can be used if required for train regulation purposes. | ||
=== Villallana – Ujo === | === Villallana – Ujo === | ||
[MDR16, TCE685, Asturias C1] (3B3, partly shown; ERA1 20A1, not shown) | [MDR16, TCE685, Asturias C1] (3B3, partly shown; ERA1 20A1, not shown) ES13/2 | ||
There are two separate reversibly signalled single tracks (without intermediate stations) following different routes: the original (and longer) via the river valley and the shorter via the 2.5 km "new tunnel" (number 81 bis) further west. Normally all northbound trains run via the tunnel, and southbound ''Cercanías'' trains via the old route. | There are two separate reversibly signalled single tracks (without intermediate stations) following different routes: the original (and longer) via the river valley and the shorter via the 2.5 km "new tunnel" (number 81 bis) further west. Normally all northbound trains run via the tunnel, and southbound ''Cercanías'' trains via the old route. | ||
=== El Berrón curves === | === El Berrón curves === | ||
(FEVE) [Asturias F5, F6] (3A3, not shown; ERA1 20A1, not shown) | (FEVE) [Asturias F5, F6] (3A3, not shown; ERA1 20A1, not shown) ES13/3 | ||
The Oviedo - Santander and Gijón - Laviana lines cross here on the level. Two of the three connecting curves are used by passenger trains: | The Oviedo - Santander and Gijón - Laviana lines cross here on the level. Two of the three connecting curves are used by passenger trains: | ||
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=== Llovio – Ribadesella Puerto === | === Llovio – Ribadesella Puerto === | ||
(FEVE) (4A2, not shown; ERA1 20A4, not shown) | (FEVE) (4A2, not shown; ERA1 20A4, not shown) ES13/4 | ||
This branch is used usually on the first Saturday in August each year (3 August 2013) for an excursion ''Tren Fluvial'' from Oviedo in connection with the annual river canoe race - ''La Fiesta de las Piraguas'' - from Arriondas (starting at noon) to Ribadesella. | This branch is used usually on the first Saturday in August each year (3 August 2013) for an excursion ''Tren Fluvial'' from Oviedo in connection with the annual river canoe race - ''La Fiesta de las Piraguas'' - from Arriondas (starting at noon) to Ribadesella. | ||
| Line 49: | Line 49: | ||
=== Amorebieta Echano – Amorebieta Geralekua === | === Amorebieta Echano – Amorebieta Geralekua === | ||
(EuskoTren) (5B1; ERA1 22A1, not shown) | (EuskoTren) (5B1; ERA1 22A1, not shown) ES13/5 | ||
Most trains to or from the Bermeo branch run direct to Bilbao and use the west <=> north curve avoiding Amorebieta Echano (the main line station). On Sunday mornings (between midnight and 06:00) a two-hourly shuttle operates instead between Amorebieta Echano and Bermeo using the east-facing curve; for times see [http://www.euskotren.es/sites/www2.euskotren.es/files/docs/horarios/Nocturnos-BIL_BER.pdf the EuskoTren website]. | Most trains to or from the Bermeo branch run direct to Bilbao and use the west <=> north curve avoiding Amorebieta Echano (the main line station). On Sunday mornings (between midnight and 06:00) a two-hourly shuttle operates instead between Amorebieta Echano and Bermeo using the east-facing curve; for times see [http://www.euskotren.es/sites/www2.euskotren.es/files/docs/horarios/Nocturnos-BIL_BER.pdf the EuskoTren website]. | ||
=== Altsasu – Altsasu-Pueblo === | === Altsasu – Altsasu-Pueblo === | ||
[T10, TCE653, TCE689] (6A1; ERA1 22B1) | [T10, TCE653, TCE689] (6A1; ERA1 22B1) ES13/6 | ||
This north <=> east connection is used by trains between Pamplona and Irún. | This north <=> east connection is used by trains between Pamplona and Irún. | ||
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=== Altsasu avoiding line: Altsasu-Pueblo – Olazti === | === Altsasu avoiding line: Altsasu-Pueblo – Olazti === | ||
[T7, MDR27, TCE653, TCE689] (6A1, not shown; ERA1 22B1) | [T7, MDR27, TCE653, TCE689] (6A1, not shown; ERA1 22B1) ES13/7 | ||
This east <=> west connection avoiding Altsasu on the south side is used by trains between Pamplona and Vitoria/Gasteiz. | This east <=> west connection avoiding Altsasu on the south side is used by trains between Pamplona and Vitoria/Gasteiz. | ||
=== Redondela – Vigo Guixar === | === Redondela – Vigo Guixar === | ||
[G1, G3, I2, T1, T7, TCE680, TCE682] (7A3 - 7B3, ERA1 20B2; not shown) | [G1, G3, I2, T1, T7, TCE680, TCE682] (7A3 - 7B3, ERA1 20B2; not shown) ES13/8 | ||
The new Vigo Guixar station, a temporary replacement for the existing and now closed Vigo terminus, lies on the goods branch to Vigo docks. It will be used for all services whilst the old station is converted into an underground through station. | The new Vigo Guixar station, a temporary replacement for the existing and now closed Vigo terminus, lies on the goods branch to Vigo docks. It will be used for all services whilst the old station is converted into an underground through station. | ||
| Line 87: | Line 87: | ||
==== León - Cuadros via the ‘Enlace Sur’ and avoiding curve [A - B - D - E - G - H - J]==== | ==== León - Cuadros via the ‘Enlace Sur’ and avoiding curve [A - B - D - E - G - H - J]==== | ||
[LDR4, T6, T9, MDR16, TCE685] | [LDR4, T6, T9, MDR16, TCE685] ES13/9 | ||
All ''Regionales'' trains between León (temporary terminal station) and the Oviedo line run via the north <=> west curve of the eastern triangle, the east <=> north curve of the western triangle and the north <=> south curve avoiding León station. | All ''Regionales'' trains between León (temporary terminal station) and the Oviedo line run via the north <=> west curve of the eastern triangle, the east <=> north curve of the western triangle and the north <=> south curve avoiding León station. | ||
| Line 103: | Line 103: | ||
==== Sahagún - Cuadros via the ‘Enlace Sur’ and avoiding curve [A - B - C - D - E - G - H - J] ==== | ==== Sahagún - Cuadros via the ‘Enlace Sur’ and avoiding curve [A - B - C - D - E - G - H - J] ==== | ||
[LDR4, T6, T9, MDR16, TCE685] | [LDR4, T6, T9, MDR16, TCE685] ES13/10 | ||
All ''Alvia'' services between León (temporary terminal station) and the Oviedo line back into and out of León, reversing and running via the south <=> west curve of the eastern triangle, the east <=> north curve of the western triangle and the north <=> south curve avoiding León station. | All ''Alvia'' services between León (temporary terminal station) and the Oviedo line back into and out of León, reversing and running via the south <=> west curve of the eastern triangle, the east <=> north curve of the western triangle and the north <=> south curve avoiding León station. | ||
==== ‘Enlace Sur’: León - Qintana-Raneros [A - B - D - E - F] ==== | ==== ‘Enlace Sur’: León - Qintana-Raneros [A - B - D - E - F] ==== | ||
[LDR2, T2, T7, G3, MDR14, TCE682] | [LDR2, T2, T7, G3, MDR14, TCE682] ES13/11 | ||
All ''Regionales'' trains between León (temporary terminal station) and Astorga run via the north <=> west curve of the eastern triangle and the east <=> west curve of the western triangle. | All ''Regionales'' trains between León (temporary terminal station) and Astorga run via the north <=> west curve of the eastern triangle and the east <=> west curve of the western triangle. | ||
| Line 125: | Line 125: | ||
==== ‘Enlace Sur’: Sahagún - Qintana-Raneros [A - B - C - D - E - F] ==== | ==== ‘Enlace Sur’: Sahagún - Qintana-Raneros [A - B - C - D - E - F] ==== | ||
[LDR2, T2, T7, G3, MDR14, TCE682] | [LDR2, T2, T7, G3, MDR14, TCE682] ES13/12 | ||
All ''Alvia'' services between León (temporary terminal station) and Astorga back into and out of León, reversing and running via the south <=> west curve of the eastern triangle and the east <=> west curve of the western triangle. | All ''Alvia'' services between León (temporary terminal station) and Astorga back into and out of León, reversing and running via the south <=> west curve of the eastern triangle and the east <=> west curve of the western triangle. | ||
=== Segovia Guiomar (Bif. Cambiador Valdestillas) – Valdestillas ''cambiador de ancho'' – Valdestillas === | === Segovia Guiomar (Bif. Cambiador Valdestillas) – Valdestillas ''cambiador de ancho'' – Valdestillas === | ||
[LDR3, LDR4, LDR6, TCE663] (10A1, not shown; ERA1 20C4, not shown) | [LDR3, LDR4, LDR6, TCE663] (10A1, not shown; ERA1 20C4, not shown) ES13/13 | ||
This 2 km connection between the high speed line and the broad gauge line south of Valladolid is used by some ''Alvia'' high speed trains between Madrid and Valladolid. These trains can be identified from the platform departure sheets at Valladolid Campo Grande by their use of the broad gauge platforms 3, 4 or 5. In general, northbound high speed trains booked to arrive in Valladolid less than 20 minutes after the departure of a southbound standard gauge train will probably use the Valdestillas ''cambiador de ancho''. | This 2 km connection between the high speed line and the broad gauge line south of Valladolid is used by some ''Alvia'' high speed trains between Madrid and Valladolid. These trains can be identified from the platform departure sheets at Valladolid Campo Grande by their use of the broad gauge platforms 3, 4 or 5. In general, northbound high speed trains booked to arrive in Valladolid less than 20 minutes after the departure of a southbound standard gauge train will probably use the Valdestillas ''cambiador de ancho''. | ||
| Line 147: | Line 147: | ||
=== Venta de Baños avoiding line: Palencia – Magaz === | === Venta de Baños avoiding line: Palencia – Magaz === | ||
[T1, T2, T7, T9, MDR7, MDR10, TCE681, TCE689] (10B2, not shown; ERA1 20B5) | [T1, T2, T7, T9, MDR7, MDR10, TCE681, TCE689] (10B2, not shown; ERA1 20B5) ES13/14 | ||
This east <=> west line avoiding Venta de Baños on the north side is used by trains between Burgos and Palencia. | This east <=> west line avoiding Venta de Baños on the north side is used by trains between Burgos and Palencia. | ||
=== Venta de Baños – Magaz === | === Venta de Baños – Magaz === | ||
[I3, I8, LDR6, T4, T11, T14, TCE689] (10B2; ERA1 20B5) | [I3, I8, LDR6, T4, T11, T14, TCE689] (10B2; ERA1 20B5) ES13/15 | ||
This line is used by direct trains between Valladolid Campo Grande and Burgos which do not call (and reverse) at Palencia. | This line is used by direct trains between Valladolid Campo Grande and Burgos which do not call (and reverse) at Palencia. | ||
=== Miranda de Ebro avoiding line: Pancorbo – Haro === | === Miranda de Ebro avoiding line: Pancorbo – Haro === | ||
[T7, T9, T11, TCE653, TCE689] (11B3, not shown; ERA1 22B1) | [T7, T9, T11, TCE653, TCE689] (11B3, not shown; ERA1 22B1) ES13/16 | ||
This west <=> south curve is used by trains between Logroño and Burgos which do not call at Miranda de Ebro: | This west <=> south curve is used by trains between Logroño and Burgos which do not call at Miranda de Ebro: | ||
| Line 172: | Line 172: | ||
=== Miranda de Ebro – Pobes === | === Miranda de Ebro – Pobes === | ||
[LDR6, T1, T4, T10, T14, TCE653, TCE689] (11B3, not shown; ERA1 22B1, not shown) | [LDR6, T1, T4, T10, T14, TCE653, TCE689] (11B3, not shown; ERA1 22B1, not shown) ES13/17 | ||
The branch from Miranda de Ebro to Bilbao forms what appears to be a conventional burrowing junction with the line to Irún but is in fact two separate single lines. Most trains are booked to use the south side platforms (and hence the "long" curve behind the depot and works and under the Irún line) but some are booked to use the north side platforms (and hence the "short" inside curve). The platform usage can be identified from the platform departure sheets. | The branch from Miranda de Ebro to Bilbao forms what appears to be a conventional burrowing junction with the line to Irún but is in fact two separate single lines. Most trains are booked to use the south side platforms (and hence the "long" curve behind the depot and works and under the Irún line) but some are booked to use the north side platforms (and hence the "short" inside curve). The platform usage can be identified from the platform departure sheets. | ||
| Line 179: | Line 179: | ||
=== Guadalajara Yebes (Bif. Cambiador Plasencia de Jalón) – Plasencia de Jalón ''cambiador de ancho'' – Grisén (Cambiador de Plasencia-Aguja km 308.6) === | === Guadalajara Yebes (Bif. Cambiador Plasencia de Jalón) – Plasencia de Jalón ''cambiador de ancho'' – Grisén (Cambiador de Plasencia-Aguja km 308.6) === | ||
[LDR7, TCE650, TCE653] (12B1, not shown; ERA1 22C2) | [LDR7, TCE650, TCE653] (12B1, not shown; ERA1 22C2) ES13/18 | ||
This connection links the high speed line west of Zaragoza with the ‘classic’ main line. It is used by through trains between Madrid Atocha and either Logroño or Pamplona not calling at Zaragoza. | This connection links the high speed line west of Zaragoza with the ‘classic’ main line. It is used by through trains between Madrid Atocha and either Logroño or Pamplona not calling at Zaragoza. | ||
=== Zaragoza avoiding line: Grisén – Cabañas de Ebro === | === Zaragoza avoiding line: Grisén – Cabañas de Ebro === | ||
[LDR7, TCE650, TCE653] (12B1-2; ERA1 22B2) | [LDR7, TCE650, TCE653] (12B1-2; ERA1 22B2) ES13/19 | ||
This line links the Calatayud and Tudela de Navarra lines west of Zaragoza. It is used by through trains between Madrid Atocha and either Logroño or Pamplona not calling at Zaragoza. | This line links the Calatayud and Tudela de Navarra lines west of Zaragoza. It is used by through trains between Madrid Atocha and either Logroño or Pamplona not calling at Zaragoza. | ||
=== Zaragoza – Tardienta === | === Zaragoza – Tardienta === | ||
[LDR10, CA5, MDR23, MDR24, TCE654] (13A1-2; ERA1 22C2-B2) | [LDR10, CA5, MDR23, MDR24, TCE654] (13A1-2; ERA1 22C2-B2) ES13/20 | ||
There is both a broad gauge and a standard gauge line between Zaragoza and Tardienta. The standard gauge dives under the broad gauge line at Miraflores (not shown in the Ball atlas) and then parallels it all the way as a single line on the west side. However, it takes a slightly different alignment at San Juan de Mozarrifar where a 2km long embankment and flyover carries it over the freight-only branch to the military installation at San Gregorio which heads westwards here. | There is both a broad gauge and a standard gauge line between Zaragoza and Tardienta. The standard gauge dives under the broad gauge line at Miraflores (not shown in the Ball atlas) and then parallels it all the way as a single line on the west side. However, it takes a slightly different alignment at San Juan de Mozarrifar where a 2km long embankment and flyover carries it over the freight-only branch to the military installation at San Gregorio which heads westwards here. | ||
| Line 198: | Line 198: | ||
=== Zaragoza avoiding line ‘Ronda Sur’ (standard gauge): (Bif. Moncasi - Bif. Canal Imperial ) === | === Zaragoza avoiding line ‘Ronda Sur’ (standard gauge): (Bif. Moncasi - Bif. Canal Imperial ) === | ||
[LDR10, TCE650] (13A1, not shown; ERA1 22C2) | [LDR10, TCE650] (13A1, not shown; ERA1 22C2) ES13/21 | ||
This 21km long line forms part of the Madrid - Barcelona high speed line, bypassing Zaragoza to the south. It is used by high speed trains between Madrid and Barcelona not calling at Zaragoza. | This 21km long line forms part of the Madrid - Barcelona high speed line, bypassing Zaragoza to the south. It is used by high speed trains between Madrid and Barcelona not calling at Zaragoza. | ||
=== Lleida avoiding line: (Bif. Torres Sanui – Bif. Artesa) === | === Lleida avoiding line: (Bif. Torres Sanui – Bif. Artesa) === | ||
[LDR10, TCE650] (14A1, not shown; ERA1 22C3) | [LDR10, TCE650] (14A1, not shown; ERA1 22C3) ES13/22 | ||
This 14 km long standard gauge line carries the Madrid - Barcelona high speed line to the south of Lleida Pirineus station. It is used by high speed trains between Madrid/Zaragoza and Barcelona not calling at Lleida. | This 14 km long standard gauge line carries the Madrid - Barcelona high speed line to the south of Lleida Pirineus station. It is used by high speed trains between Madrid/Zaragoza and Barcelona not calling at Lleida. | ||
=== Vilamalla – Figueres Vilafant === | === Vilamalla – Figueres Vilafant === | ||
[I4, I7, TCE657] (16B3, not shown; ERA1 22A5) | [I4, I7, TCE657] (16B3, not shown; ERA1 22A5) ES13/23 | ||
This ca 4 km dual-gauge line is used by Alaris broad-gauge trains to provide connections between Barcelona and TGV services to/from France. It will be closed when the high speed line is extended to Girona/Barcelona, probably in January 2013. | This ca 4 km dual-gauge line is used by Alaris broad-gauge trains to provide connections between Barcelona and TGV services to/from France. It will be closed when the high speed line is extended to Girona/Barcelona, probably in January 2013. | ||
| Line 235: | Line 235: | ||
=== Barcelona Estació de França (Bif. Clot) – Barcelona Clot Arago (Bif. Glóries) === | === Barcelona Estació de França (Bif. Clot) – Barcelona Clot Arago (Bif. Glóries) === | ||
[I4, I7, TCE657] (16B2, not shown; ERA1 22A5, not obviously shown) | [I4, I7, TCE657] (16B2, not shown; ERA1 22A5, not obviously shown) ES13/24 | ||
Some trains between Barcelona and France via Port Bou were diverted to Estació de França via this connection with effect from 17 October 2005 to reduce the usage of Sants station during engineering works there for the high speed line. Some of these trains are still using this route: | Some trains between Barcelona and France via Port Bou were diverted to Estació de França via this connection with effect from 17 October 2005 to reduce the usage of Sants station during engineering works there for the high speed line. Some of these trains are still using this route: | ||
| Line 254: | Line 254: | ||
=== [Martorell] – Castellbisbal – Bif. Papiol or Aguja Km 4,104 – Rubi === | === [Martorell] – Castellbisbal – Bif. Papiol or Aguja Km 4,104 – Rubi === | ||
[Barcelona C7] (16B2, not shown correctly; ERA1 22A5, not shown correctly) | [Barcelona C7] (16B2, not shown correctly; ERA1 22A5, not shown correctly) ES13/25 | ||
The north <=> east and south <=> east curves of the triangle shown in the Ball atlas south of Castellbisbal are in fact unidirectional running lines each of which forms a triangular junction (not shown) with the Barcelona - Castellbisbal - Martorell line, at least 2km from each other. There is no actual junction at the eastern apex of the triangle, merely a separation of the running lines in each direction. | The north <=> east and south <=> east curves of the triangle shown in the Ball atlas south of Castellbisbal are in fact unidirectional running lines each of which forms a triangular junction (not shown) with the Barcelona - Castellbisbal - Martorell line, at least 2km from each other. There is no actual junction at the eastern apex of the triangle, merely a separation of the running lines in each direction. | ||
| Line 261: | Line 261: | ||
=== Cantalapiedra avoiding line: El Pedroso de Armuña - Fresno el Viejo === | === Cantalapiedra avoiding line: El Pedroso de Armuña - Fresno el Viejo === | ||
[I8, T4, TCE689] (19B3, not shown; ERA1 20C4, not shown) | [I8, T4, TCE689] (19B3, not shown; ERA1 20C4, not shown) ES13/26 | ||
This line, ca 2 km in length, bypasses a sharp curve west of Cantalapiedra station. The following trains are the only services not booked to call at Cantalapiedra and so '''may''' use this route. Information on this would be welcomed by the compilers. | This line, ca 2 km in length, bypasses a sharp curve west of Cantalapiedra station. The following trains are the only services not booked to call at Cantalapiedra and so '''may''' use this route. Information on this would be welcomed by the compilers. | ||
| Line 272: | Line 272: | ||
=== Monfragüe – Mirabel === | === Monfragüe – Mirabel === | ||
[I1, MDR36, TCE677] (19A1, partly shown; ERA1 21A4) | [I1, MDR36, TCE677] (19A1, partly shown; ERA1 21A4) ES13/27 | ||
Most trains reverse at Plasencia, using the east <=> north and north <=> south curves west of Monfragüe, but these trains use the third (east <=> south) side of the triangle. | Most trains reverse at Plasencia, using the east <=> north and north <=> south curves west of Monfragüe, but these trains use the third (east <=> south) side of the triangle. | ||
| Line 285: | Line 285: | ||
=== (Madrid Chamartín –) Fuente de la Mora – San Fernando de Henares === | === (Madrid Chamartín –) Fuente de la Mora – San Fernando de Henares === | ||
[MDR20, MDR21, Madrid C2, TCE651] (22A3-22B3; ERA1 23B5) | [MDR20, MDR21, Madrid C2, TCE651] (22A3-22B3; ERA1 23B5) ES13/28 | ||
This line is used by ''Media Distancia'' services between Madrid Chamartín and Guadalajara (mostly to/from Arcos de Jalón or Soria) not calling at Madrid Atocha Cercanías. | This line is used by ''Media Distancia'' services between Madrid Chamartín and Guadalajara (mostly to/from Arcos de Jalón or Soria) not calling at Madrid Atocha Cercanías. | ||
| Line 297: | Line 297: | ||
=== Madrid Chamartín – Sol – Madrid Atocha Cercanías === | === Madrid Chamartín – Sol – Madrid Atocha Cercanías === | ||
(22A3, not shown; ERA1 23B5) | (22A3, not shown; ERA1 23B5) ES13/29 | ||
This line via the tunnel opened on 9 July 2008 is connected to platforms 5 - 7 at Atocha Cercanías and to platforms 1 - 6 at Chamartín. Platform 5 at Atocha Cercanías and Platform 6 at Chamartín are connected also to ES12/31. It is used by all ''Cercanías'' services on routes C3 (Chamartín - Atocha - Aranjuez) and C4 (Colmenar Viejo/Alcobendas - Parla). | This line via the tunnel opened on 9 July 2008 is connected to platforms 5 - 7 at Atocha Cercanías and to platforms 1 - 6 at Chamartín. Platform 5 at Atocha Cercanías and Platform 6 at Chamartín are connected also to ES12/31. It is used by all ''Cercanías'' services on routes C3 (Chamartín - Atocha - Aranjuez) and C4 (Colmenar Viejo/Alcobendas - Parla). | ||
| Line 304: | Line 304: | ||
=== Madrid Chamartín – Recoletos – Madrid Atocha Cercanías === | === Madrid Chamartín – Recoletos – Madrid Atocha Cercanías === | ||
(22A3; ERA1 23B5) | (22A3; ERA1 23B5) ES13/30 | ||
This line via the original tunnel is is connected to platforms 1 - 5 at Atocha Cercanías and to platforms 6 - 15 at Chamartín. Platform 5 at Atocha Cercanías and Platform 6 at Chamartín are connected also to ES12/30. It used by all ''Cercanías'' services on routes C2 (Guadalajara - Chamartín), C7 (Alcalá de Henares - Atocha - Chamartín - Principe Pio - Chamartín) and C8 (Atocha - El Escorial/Cercedilla). | This line via the original tunnel is is connected to platforms 1 - 5 at Atocha Cercanías and to platforms 6 - 15 at Chamartín. Platform 5 at Atocha Cercanías and Platform 6 at Chamartín are connected also to ES12/30. It used by all ''Cercanías'' services on routes C2 (Guadalajara - Chamartín), C7 (Alcalá de Henares - Atocha - Chamartín - Principe Pio - Chamartín) and C8 (Atocha - El Escorial/Cercedilla). | ||
| Line 311: | Line 311: | ||
=== Madrid Atocha Cercanías – Atocha ''cambiador de ancho'' – Madrid Puerta de Atocha === | === Madrid Atocha Cercanías – Atocha ''cambiador de ancho'' – Madrid Puerta de Atocha === | ||
(22A3, ERA1 23B5; not shown) | (22A3, ERA1 23B5; not shown) ES13/31 | ||
This line connects Atocha Cercanías to the Atocha gauge changer and thence to the Puerta | This line connects Atocha Cercanías to the Atocha gauge changer and thence to the Puerta | ||
| Line 317: | Line 317: | ||
=== Madrid Delicias – Madrid Santa Catalina – Villaverde Bajo – San Cristóbal Industrial === | === Madrid Delicias – Madrid Santa Catalina – Villaverde Bajo – San Cristóbal Industrial === | ||
[T14, TCE661, TCE689] (22A3-22A2, partly shown; ERA1 23B4-B5-C5) | [T14, TCE661, TCE689] (22A3-22A2, partly shown; ERA1 23B4-B5-C5) ES13/32 | ||
This line provides a link between Madrid Principe Pio and the south, avoiding the Chamartín - Atocha tunnel. The section between Bif. Museo and San Cristóbal Industrial is common with ES12/34. | This line provides a link between Madrid Principe Pio and the south, avoiding the Chamartín - Atocha tunnel. The section between Bif. Museo and San Cristóbal Industrial is common with ES12/34. | ||
| Line 330: | Line 330: | ||
=== Museo del Ferrocarril (Paseo de las Delicias) – Bif. Museo – Madrid Santa Catalina – Villaverde Bajo – San Cristóbal Industrial === | === Museo del Ferrocarril (Paseo de las Delicias) – Bif. Museo – Madrid Santa Catalina – Villaverde Bajo – San Cristóbal Industrial === | ||
(22A3-22A2, partly shown; ERA1 23B5-C5, Museo del Ferrocarril - Bif Museo not shown) | (22A3-22A2, partly shown; ERA1 23B5-C5, Museo del Ferrocarril - Bif Museo not shown) ES13/33 | ||
This line provides a link to the railway museum, the former Madrid Delicias terminus. The section between Bif. Museo and San Cristóbal Industrial is common with ES12/33. It is used by the following trains: | This line provides a link to the railway museum, the former Madrid Delicias terminus. The section between Bif. Museo and San Cristóbal Industrial is common with ES12/33. It is used by the following trains: | ||
| Line 339: | Line 339: | ||
=== Madrid Atocha avoiding line: Guadalajara Yebes (Vallecas A.V.-Aguja km 12.3) – Ciudad Real Central (Los Gavilanes-Aguja km 13.4: Bif. Valdemingomez) === | === Madrid Atocha avoiding line: Guadalajara Yebes (Vallecas A.V.-Aguja km 12.3) – Ciudad Real Central (Los Gavilanes-Aguja km 13.4: Bif. Valdemingomez) === | ||
[T20, TCE650, TCE660] (22A2, not shown; ERA1 23C5) | [T20, TCE650, TCE660] (22A2, not shown; ERA1 23C5) ES13/34 | ||
This curve connecting the Madrid - Barcelona and Madrid - Sevilla high speed lines is used by direct services between Barcelona and Andalucia. | This curve connecting the Madrid - Barcelona and Madrid - Sevilla high speed lines is used by direct services between Barcelona and Andalucia. | ||
| Line 360: | Line 360: | ||
=== Madrid Atocha avoiding line: Torrejón de Velasco curve === | === Madrid Atocha avoiding line: Torrejón de Velasco curve === | ||
(22A2, not shown; ERA1 23C5) | (22A2, not shown; ERA1 23C5) ES13/35 | ||
This curve connecting the Madrid - Sevilla and Madrid - Valencia high speed lines is used by direct services between Valencia and Sevilla. | This curve connecting the Madrid - Sevilla and Madrid - Valencia high speed lines is used by direct services between Valencia and Sevilla. | ||
| Line 371: | Line 371: | ||
=== València Fuente San Luis (València Fuente San Luis Aguja km 1.3) – Alfafar-Benitússer === | === València Fuente San Luis (València Fuente San Luis Aguja km 1.3) – Alfafar-Benitússer === | ||
[T16, T17, T19, T23, TCE668, TCE672] (30B1, ERA1 23A2 not shown) | [T16, T17, T19, T23, TCE668, TCE672] (30B1, ERA1 23A2 not shown) ES13/36 | ||
This curve avoiding València Nord is used by all locomotive hauled trains passing through València. The curve is used between València and Xàtiva: southbound trains propel to Fuente San Luis and take the curve; northbound trains take the curve to Fuente San Luis and then propel into València Nord: | This curve avoiding València Nord is used by all locomotive hauled trains passing through València. The curve is used between València and Xàtiva: southbound trains propel to Fuente San Luis and take the curve; northbound trains take the curve to Fuente San Luis and then propel into València Nord: | ||
| Line 398: | Line 398: | ||
=== Moixent (Bif. Alacant) – Caudete === | === Moixent (Bif. Alacant) – Caudete === | ||
[T16, L1, TCE668] (32A2, not shown; ERA1 23B2) | [T16, L1, TCE668] (32A2, not shown; ERA1 23B2) ES13/37 | ||
This east <=> south connection avoiding La Encina is used by trains between València and Alacant. | This east <=> south connection avoiding La Encina is used by trains between València and Alacant. | ||
=== Moixent – Xàtiva === | === Moixent – Xàtiva === | ||
[T16, T17, T19, T23, TCE668, TCE672, València C2] (23A2-B2, not shown) | [T16, T17, T19, T23, TCE668, TCE672, València C2] (23A2-B2, not shown) ES13/38 | ||
There are two separate routes on this section of the 1668 mm gauge Madrid - València main line. ''Cercanias'' services use the original alignment via L’Alcúdia de Crespins whilst all other services use the new double track main line further south, in places almost 2 km distant. | There are two separate routes on this section of the 1668 mm gauge Madrid - València main line. ''Cercanias'' services use the original alignment via L’Alcúdia de Crespins whilst all other services use the new double track main line further south, in places almost 2 km distant. | ||
=== [Córdoba –] Sevilla Majarabique – Sevilla Santa Justa (Bif. Los Naranjos) (via Majarabique ''cambiador de ancho'') === | === [Córdoba –] Sevilla Majarabique – Sevilla Santa Justa (Bif. Los Naranjos) (via Majarabique ''cambiador de ancho'') === | ||
[LDR22, T20, A11, TCE660, TCE671] (35A2, not shown; ERA1 21C4, not shown) | [LDR22, T20, A11, TCE660, TCE671] (35A2, not shown; ERA1 21C4, not shown) ES13/39 | ||
This connection off the high speed line north of Sevilla is used by through high speed trains between (Madrid Atocha/Jaén/Barcelona -) Córdoba and Cádiz, calling at Sevilla Santa Justa. | This connection off the high speed line north of Sevilla is used by through high speed trains between (Madrid Atocha/Jaén/Barcelona -) Córdoba and Cádiz, calling at Sevilla Santa Justa. | ||
=== [Córdoba –] Sevilla Majarabique – Carrión de los Céspedes (Bif. San Jerónimo) (via Majarabique ''cambiador de ancho'') === | === [Córdoba –] Sevilla Majarabique – Carrión de los Céspedes (Bif. San Jerónimo) (via Majarabique ''cambiador de ancho'') === | ||
[LDR22, TCE660, TCE671] (35A2, not shown; ERA1 21C4, not shown) | [LDR22, TCE660, TCE671] (35A2, not shown; ERA1 21C4, not shown) ES13/40 | ||
This connection off the AVE high speed line north of Sevilla is used by the through trains between Madrid Atocha and Huelva, which avoid Sevilla Santa Justa. | This connection off the AVE high speed line north of Sevilla is used by the through trains between Madrid Atocha and Huelva, which avoid Sevilla Santa Justa. | ||
=== Córdoba (Bif. Córdoba-El Higuerón) – Puente Genil – Fuente de Piedra === | === Córdoba (Bif. Córdoba-El Higuerón) – Puente Genil – Fuente de Piedra === | ||
[T19, A3, TCE661] (36A3-A2; ERA1 21B4-C4) | [T19, A3, TCE661] (36A3-A2; ERA1 21B4-C4) ES13/41 | ||
This line (part of the original ‘classic’ main line to Málaga) is now used by only a few trains, which are difficult to identify on the journey planner. These trains also take the western track between Fuente de Piedra and Bobadilla (ES12/45): | This line (part of the original ‘classic’ main line to Málaga) is now used by only a few trains, which are difficult to identify on the journey planner. These trains also take the western track between Fuente de Piedra and Bobadilla (ES12/45): | ||
| Line 439: | Line 439: | ||
=== Córdoba (Bif. Cambiador Alcolea) – Alcolea ''cambiador de ancho'' – Alcolea (Alcolea-Aguja km 431.9) === | === Córdoba (Bif. Cambiador Alcolea) – Alcolea ''cambiador de ancho'' – Alcolea (Alcolea-Aguja km 431.9) === | ||
[A2, TCE661] (36A3, not shown; ERA1 21B4) | [A2, TCE661] (36A3, not shown; ERA1 21B4) ES13/42 | ||
This connection links the high speed line east of Córdoba with the ‘classic’ main line via Linares-Baeza. It is used by through high speed trains between Córdoba and Jaén: | This connection links the high speed line east of Córdoba with the ‘classic’ main line via Linares-Baeza. It is used by through high speed trains between Córdoba and Jaén: | ||
| Line 450: | Line 450: | ||
=== Espeluy – Jaén branch === | === Espeluy – Jaén branch === | ||
[MDR32, A2, TCE661] (36B3, partly shown; ERA1 21B5) | [MDR32, A2, TCE661] (36B3, partly shown; ERA1 21B5) ES13/43 | ||
This branch is connected at Espeluy by a triangular junction: the west curve '''(Espeluy-Aguja km 340.1 – Espeluy-Aguja km 150.5)''', and the east curve '''(Espeluy-Aguja km 338.8 – Espeluy-Aguja km 150.5)''' avoiding Espeluy having been opened since 2000. Trains between Jaén and Córdoba use the west curve, whilst those between Jaén and Linares-Baeza use the east curve. | This branch is connected at Espeluy by a triangular junction: the west curve '''(Espeluy-Aguja km 340.1 – Espeluy-Aguja km 150.5)''', and the east curve '''(Espeluy-Aguja km 338.8 – Espeluy-Aguja km 150.5)''' avoiding Espeluy having been opened since 2000. Trains between Jaén and Córdoba use the west curve, whilst those between Jaén and Linares-Baeza use the east curve. | ||
=== Fuente de Piedra – Bobadilla (Antequera-Santa Ana Aguja km 50.4) === | === Fuente de Piedra – Bobadilla (Antequera-Santa Ana Aguja km 50.4) === | ||
[T19, A3, A4, A5, TCE661, TCE673] (36A2, partly shown; ERA1 21C4, partly shown) | [T19, A3, A4, A5, TCE661, TCE673] (36A2, partly shown; ERA1 21C4, partly shown) ES13/44 | ||
There are two separate lines southwards from Fuente de Piedra, the original western track (“Linea actual Córdoba - Málaga”) and the newer eastern track ("Eje transversal de Andalucia") which takes a straighter alignment, almost 1 km away in places. Although the layout permits trains to/from Bobadilla to access both routes they appear to be operated as separate single lines: trains to/from Bobadilla use the western track and trains to/from Antequera the eastern track. | There are two separate lines southwards from Fuente de Piedra, the original western track (“Linea actual Córdoba - Málaga”) and the newer eastern track ("Eje transversal de Andalucia") which takes a straighter alignment, almost 1 km away in places. Although the layout permits trains to/from Bobadilla to access both routes they appear to be operated as separate single lines: trains to/from Bobadilla use the western track and trains to/from Antequera the eastern track. | ||
=== Antequera Santa Ana – Antequera ''cambiador de ancho'' - Antequera (Antequera-Santa Ana Aguja km 50.4) === | === Antequera Santa Ana – Antequera ''cambiador de ancho'' - Antequera (Antequera-Santa Ana Aguja km 50.4) === | ||
[LDR19, LDR20, TCE673] (36A2, not shown; ERA1 21C4) | [LDR19, LDR20, TCE673] (36A2, not shown; ERA1 21C4) ES13/45 | ||
This connection off the high speed line is used by through ''Altaria'' services between Madrid Atocha and either Granada or Algeciras. | This connection off the high speed line is used by through ''Altaria'' services between Madrid Atocha and either Granada or Algeciras. | ||
=== Bobadilla avoiding line: Antequera Santa Ana (Antequera-Santa Ana Aguja km 50.4) – Antequera (Bif. Las Maravillas) === | === Bobadilla avoiding line: Antequera Santa Ana (Antequera-Santa Ana Aguja km 50.4) – Antequera (Bif. Las Maravillas) === | ||
[LDR20, A4, TCE673] (36A2, not shown; ERA1 21C4) | [LDR20, A4, TCE673] (36A2, not shown; ERA1 21C4) ES13/46 | ||
This north <=> east curve avoiding Bobadilla is used by through ''Altaria'' services between Madrid Atocha and Granada, and by Sevilla - Granada - Almería ''Media Distancia'' services. | This north <=> east curve avoiding Bobadilla is used by through ''Altaria'' services between Madrid Atocha and Granada, and by Sevilla - Granada - Almería ''Media Distancia'' services. | ||
=== Moreda avoiding line: Iznalloz (Bif. Almería) – Benalúa de Guadix (Bif. Granada) === | === Moreda avoiding line: Iznalloz (Bif. Almería) – Benalúa de Guadix (Bif. Granada) === | ||
[A4, TCE673] (37A2, not shown; ERA1 21C5) | [A4, TCE673] (37A2, not shown; ERA1 21C5) ES13/47 | ||
Trains between Granada and Almería not calling at Moreda use this east <=> west connection avoiding Moreda on the south side. | Trains between Granada and Almería not calling at Moreda use this east <=> west connection avoiding Moreda on the south side. | ||
Revision as of 00:18, 1 December 2012
Introduction
This list is based on the timetable in effect from 9 December 2012.
No official downloadable timetable is available for RENFE. However, a very good unofficial timetable in the former style used by RENFE has been produced by the enthusiast group "Docuferr"; see the General Information. Table numbers in this publication are prefixed as follows in the Obscure services entries below:
- Larga Distancia (in purple)
- I - Internacionales
- R - Radiales, prefixed "LDR" below to distinguish them from Media Distancia
- T - Transversales
- Media Distancia (in orange)
- A - Andalucia
- CA - Cataluña
- G - Galicia
- L - Levante
- R - Radiales, prefixed "MDR" below to distinguish them from Larga Distancia
- Vía Estrecha [narrow gauge] (in blue)
- R - Regionales, prefixed "VER" below to distinguish them from Radiales
In addition, table numbers in the "European Timetable" published by Thomas Cook are given, prefixed "TCE", or alternatively those of the RENFE Cercanias network, in which case it is the route number shown on the relevant Cercanias network map. Standard abbreviations used are explained in General Information.
In the heading to each entry, the map reference for the line is to M. G. Ball's European Railway Atlas 1993. The additional map references - prefixed by 'ERA1' - refer to the European Railway Atlas 2008 (M.G.Ball; published by European Railway Atlas)
Obscure services
La Pereda Riosa – Soto de Rey
[MDR16, TCE685, Asturias C1] (3A3, partly shown; ERA1 20A1, not shown) ES13/1
South of Soto de Rey (El Portazgo) triangle, there are two separate reversibly signalled single tracks following different routes: the longer via the river valley, serving Olloniego station; the shorter via the 2.6 km "new tunnel" (number 83 bis) with no intermediate station. The longer route must be used by those Regionales and Cercanías C-1 trains booked to call at Olloniego; other trains tend to use the "new tunnel" route - although either route can be used if required for train regulation purposes.
Villallana – Ujo
[MDR16, TCE685, Asturias C1] (3B3, partly shown; ERA1 20A1, not shown) ES13/2
There are two separate reversibly signalled single tracks (without intermediate stations) following different routes: the original (and longer) via the river valley and the shorter via the 2.5 km "new tunnel" (number 81 bis) further west. Normally all northbound trains run via the tunnel, and southbound Cercanías trains via the old route.
El Berrón curves
(FEVE) [Asturias F5, F6] (3A3, not shown; ERA1 20A1, not shown) ES13/3
The Oviedo - Santander and Gijón - Laviana lines cross here on the level. Two of the three connecting curves are used by passenger trains:
- the west <=> north curve is used by services between Oviedo and Noreña (about half of these run to/from Gijón); look for services marked "(Semidirecto) Procede de Oviedo" or "(Semidirecto) Continúa a Oviedo". See also the direct Oviedo - Gijón services shown in a separate table.
- the west <=> south curve is used Mondays to Fridays only by four Laviana - Oviedo round trips; look for services highlighted in green, denoting “Laborables de lunes a viernes” and marked "Procede de Oviedo" or "Continúa a Oviedo".
Llovio – Ribadesella Puerto
(FEVE) (4A2, not shown; ERA1 20A4, not shown) ES13/4
This branch is used usually on the first Saturday in August each year (3 August 2013) for an excursion Tren Fluvial from Oviedo in connection with the annual river canoe race - La Fiesta de las Piraguas - from Arriondas (starting at noon) to Ribadesella.
These trains are very popular: in 2010 the train consisted of 19 coaches. Prior reservation is essential. The 2010 timings were: Oviedo dep 08:10; Arriondas arr 10:00, view departure of the canoes, dep 12:15; Ribadesella Puerto 13:15/14:30; Llovio (lunch stop)/15:50; Oviedo 17:55.
Amorebieta Echano – Amorebieta Geralekua
(EuskoTren) (5B1; ERA1 22A1, not shown) ES13/5
Most trains to or from the Bermeo branch run direct to Bilbao and use the west <=> north curve avoiding Amorebieta Echano (the main line station). On Sunday mornings (between midnight and 06:00) a two-hourly shuttle operates instead between Amorebieta Echano and Bermeo using the east-facing curve; for times see the EuskoTren website.
Altsasu – Altsasu-Pueblo
[T10, TCE653, TCE689] (6A1; ERA1 22B1) ES13/6
This north <=> east connection is used by trains between Pamplona and Irún.
| 533 | Irún - 08:42 Altsasu - Barcelona Sants | ||
| 537 | Irún - 16:13 San Sebastian/Donostia - Barcelona Sants | ||
| 534 | Barcelona Sants - 11:19 Pamplona - Irún | ||
| 530 | Barcelona Sants - 19:22 Pamplona - Irún |
Altsasu avoiding line: Altsasu-Pueblo – Olazti
[T7, MDR27, TCE653, TCE689] (6A1, not shown; ERA1 22B1) ES13/7
This east <=> west connection avoiding Altsasu on the south side is used by trains between Pamplona and Vitoria/Gasteiz.
Redondela – Vigo Guixar
[G1, G3, I2, T1, T7, TCE680, TCE682] (7A3 - 7B3, ERA1 20B2; not shown) ES13/8
The new Vigo Guixar station, a temporary replacement for the existing and now closed Vigo terminus, lies on the goods branch to Vigo docks. It will be used for all services whilst the old station is converted into an underground through station.
León avoiding lines
Map references: (9B3, partly shown; ERA1 20B4, not shown)
The ‘Enlace Sur’ connecting line, opened in September 2008, links the Palencia (- Madrid) line with the Astorga (- Monforte de Lemos) line south of León by means of a triangular junction at each end. Owing to closure of León station and the main line west thereof for construction of the new station underground, trains are being diverted via the ‘Enlace Sur’. This will presumably continue until the line through León reopens on its new underground alignment, scheduled in December 2012. The routes used by the diverted trains are indicated by letters in square brackets, which equate to junctions shown in the sketch map below.
León - Cuadros via the ‘Enlace Sur’ and avoiding curve [A - B - D - E - G - H - J]
[LDR4, T6, T9, MDR16, TCE685] ES13/9
All Regionales trains between León (temporary terminal station) and the Oviedo line run via the north <=> west curve of the eastern triangle, the east <=> north curve of the western triangle and the north <=> south curve avoiding León station. This route is also used by
| 932 | Barcelona Sants - 06:12 León - Gijon |
and presumably also (confirmation of this routing would be welcomed by the compilers)
| 931 | Gijon - 21:11 Oviedo - Barcelona Sants |
Sahagún - Cuadros via the ‘Enlace Sur’ and avoiding curve [A - B - C - D - E - G - H - J]
[LDR4, T6, T9, MDR16, TCE685] ES13/10
All Alvia services between León (temporary terminal station) and the Oviedo line back into and out of León, reversing and running via the south <=> west curve of the eastern triangle, the east <=> north curve of the western triangle and the north <=> south curve avoiding León station.
‘Enlace Sur’: León - Qintana-Raneros [A - B - D - E - F]
[LDR2, T2, T7, G3, MDR14, TCE682] ES13/11
All Regionales trains between León (temporary terminal station) and Astorga run via the north <=> west curve of the eastern triangle and the east <=> west curve of the western triangle.
This route is also used by
| 283 | Bilbao Abando - 14:20 León - Vigo Guixar |
and presumably also (confirmation of this routing would be welcomed by the compilers)
| 280 | Vigo Guixar - 14:25 Astorga - Bilbao Abando |
‘Enlace Sur’: Sahagún - Qintana-Raneros [A - B - C - D - E - F]
[LDR2, T2, T7, G3, MDR14, TCE682] ES13/12
All Alvia services between León (temporary terminal station) and Astorga back into and out of León, reversing and running via the south <=> west curve of the eastern triangle and the east <=> west curve of the western triangle.
Segovia Guiomar (Bif. Cambiador Valdestillas) – Valdestillas cambiador de ancho – Valdestillas
[LDR3, LDR4, LDR6, TCE663] (10A1, not shown; ERA1 20C4, not shown) ES13/13
This 2 km connection between the high speed line and the broad gauge line south of Valladolid is used by some Alvia high speed trains between Madrid and Valladolid. These trains can be identified from the platform departure sheets at Valladolid Campo Grande by their use of the broad gauge platforms 3, 4 or 5. In general, northbound high speed trains booked to arrive in Valladolid less than 20 minutes after the departure of a southbound standard gauge train will probably use the Valdestillas cambiador de ancho.
The equivalent of the following trains were booked by this route in 2010:
| 4167 | Madrid Chamartín - 16:35 Segovia AV - Hendaye | ||
| 4181 | 18:30 Madrid Chamartín - Gijon |
Confirmation of this usage would be welcomed by the compilers.
Other Alvia services to destinations north of Valladolid use the cambiador de ancho north of Valladolid Campo Grande station.
Venta de Baños avoiding line: Palencia – Magaz
[T1, T2, T7, T9, MDR7, MDR10, TCE681, TCE689] (10B2, not shown; ERA1 20B5) ES13/14
This east <=> west line avoiding Venta de Baños on the north side is used by trains between Burgos and Palencia.
Venta de Baños – Magaz
[I3, I8, LDR6, T4, T11, T14, TCE689] (10B2; ERA1 20B5) ES13/15
This line is used by direct trains between Valladolid Campo Grande and Burgos which do not call (and reverse) at Palencia.
Miranda de Ebro avoiding line: Pancorbo – Haro
[T7, T9, T11, TCE653, TCE689] (11B3, not shown; ERA1 22B1) ES13/16
This west <=> south curve is used by trains between Logroño and Burgos which do not call at Miranda de Ebro:
| 931 | Gijón - 01:22 Burgos Rosa de Lima (next day) - Barcelona Sants | ||
| 921 | A Coruña/Vigo - 02:15 Burgos Rosa de Lima (next day) - Barcelona Sants | ||
| 922 | Barcelona Sants - 01:05 Logroño (next day) - A Coruña/Vigo | ||
| 932 | Barcelona Sants - 01:52 Logroño (next day) - Gijón |
Miranda de Ebro – Pobes
[LDR6, T1, T4, T10, T14, TCE653, TCE689] (11B3, not shown; ERA1 22B1, not shown) ES13/17
The branch from Miranda de Ebro to Bilbao forms what appears to be a conventional burrowing junction with the line to Irún but is in fact two separate single lines. Most trains are booked to use the south side platforms (and hence the "long" curve behind the depot and works and under the Irún line) but some are booked to use the north side platforms (and hence the "short" inside curve). The platform usage can be identified from the platform departure sheets.
However, it is not unusual for trains to use a platform (and possibly also the route) other than that booked.
Guadalajara Yebes (Bif. Cambiador Plasencia de Jalón) – Plasencia de Jalón cambiador de ancho – Grisén (Cambiador de Plasencia-Aguja km 308.6)
[LDR7, TCE650, TCE653] (12B1, not shown; ERA1 22C2) ES13/18
This connection links the high speed line west of Zaragoza with the ‘classic’ main line. It is used by through trains between Madrid Atocha and either Logroño or Pamplona not calling at Zaragoza.
Zaragoza avoiding line: Grisén – Cabañas de Ebro
[LDR7, TCE650, TCE653] (12B1-2; ERA1 22B2) ES13/19
This line links the Calatayud and Tudela de Navarra lines west of Zaragoza. It is used by through trains between Madrid Atocha and either Logroño or Pamplona not calling at Zaragoza.
Zaragoza – Tardienta
[LDR10, CA5, MDR23, MDR24, TCE654] (13A1-2; ERA1 22C2-B2) ES13/20
There is both a broad gauge and a standard gauge line between Zaragoza and Tardienta. The standard gauge dives under the broad gauge line at Miraflores (not shown in the Ball atlas) and then parallels it all the way as a single line on the west side. However, it takes a slightly different alignment at San Juan de Mozarrifar where a 2km long embankment and flyover carries it over the freight-only branch to the military installation at San Gregorio which heads westwards here.
The standard gauge line is used by the daily through train (2 trains on Fridays and Sundays) between Madrid and Huesca. All other trains use the broad gauge line.
Note that the Tardienta - Huesca line consists of a dual gauge single track.
Zaragoza avoiding line ‘Ronda Sur’ (standard gauge): (Bif. Moncasi - Bif. Canal Imperial )
[LDR10, TCE650] (13A1, not shown; ERA1 22C2) ES13/21
This 21km long line forms part of the Madrid - Barcelona high speed line, bypassing Zaragoza to the south. It is used by high speed trains between Madrid and Barcelona not calling at Zaragoza.
Lleida avoiding line: (Bif. Torres Sanui – Bif. Artesa)
[LDR10, TCE650] (14A1, not shown; ERA1 22C3) ES13/22
This 14 km long standard gauge line carries the Madrid - Barcelona high speed line to the south of Lleida Pirineus station. It is used by high speed trains between Madrid/Zaragoza and Barcelona not calling at Lleida.
Vilamalla – Figueres Vilafant
[I4, I7, TCE657] (16B3, not shown; ERA1 22A5) ES13/23
This ca 4 km dual-gauge line is used by Alaris broad-gauge trains to provide connections between Barcelona and TGV services to/from France. It will be closed when the high speed line is extended to Girona/Barcelona, probably in January 2013.
| 233 | 08:16 Barcelona Sants - Figueres Vilafant | ||
| 217 | 12:22 Barcelona Sants - Figueres Vilafant | ||
| 202 | 13:03 Figueres Vilafant - Barcelona Sants | ||
| 212 | 19:56 Figueres Vilafant - Barcelona Sants |
Barcelona Estació de França (Bif. Clot) – Barcelona Clot Arago (Bif. Glóries)
[I4, I7, TCE657] (16B2, not shown; ERA1 22A5, not obviously shown) ES13/24
Some trains between Barcelona and France via Port Bou were diverted to Estació de França via this connection with effect from 17 October 2005 to reduce the usage of Sants station during engineering works there for the high speed line. Some of these trains are still using this route:
| TThSuO | 273 | 19:25 Barcelona Estació de França - Zürich Hbf/Milano C | |
| MWFO | 274 | Zürich Hbf/Milano C - 09s02 Girona (next day) - Barcelona Estació de França | |
| 475 | 20:25/20:43$ Barcelona Estació de França - Paris Austerlitz | ||
| 477 | Paris Austerlitz - 06s33 Girona - Barcelona Estació de França |
$ Different departure times on variable dates
Note: trains 273 and 274 will run for the last time eastbound 6 December 2012, and westbound 7 December.
[Martorell] – Castellbisbal – Bif. Papiol or Aguja Km 4,104 – Rubi
[Barcelona C7] (16B2, not shown correctly; ERA1 22A5, not shown correctly) ES13/25
The north <=> east and south <=> east curves of the triangle shown in the Ball atlas south of Castellbisbal are in fact unidirectional running lines each of which forms a triangular junction (not shown) with the Barcelona - Castellbisbal - Martorell line, at least 2km from each other. There is no actual junction at the eastern apex of the triangle, merely a separation of the running lines in each direction.
Trains towards Martorell use the east <=> north curve of the more northerly line (Rubi - Bif. Papiol - Castellbisbal); trains from Martorell head south towards El Papiol and then take the north <=> east curve (Castellbisbal - Aguja Km 4,104 - Rubi, not shown) of the more southerly triangle
Cantalapiedra avoiding line: El Pedroso de Armuña - Fresno el Viejo
[I8, T4, TCE689] (19B3, not shown; ERA1 20C4, not shown) ES13/26
This line, ca 2 km in length, bypasses a sharp curve west of Cantalapiedra station. The following trains are the only services not booked to call at Cantalapiedra and so may use this route. Information on this would be welcomed by the compilers.
| 313/332 | Irún/Madrid Chamartín - 01:11 Medina del Campo - Lisboa S A | ||
| 310/335 | Lisboa S A - 04:56 Salamanca - Hendaye/Madrid Chamartín |
Monfragüe – Mirabel
[I1, MDR36, TCE677] (19A1, partly shown; ERA1 21A4) ES13/27
Most trains reverse at Plasencia, using the east <=> north and north <=> south curves west of Monfragüe, but these trains use the third (east <=> south) side of the triangle.
| 17194 | Madrid Chamartín - 18:42 Monfrague - Badajoz | ||
| SSuX | 17197 | Badajoz - 09:43 Mirabel - Madrid Chamartín | |
| SSuO | 17199 | Badajoz - 10:56 Mirabel - Madrid Chamartín |
(Madrid Chamartín –) Fuente de la Mora – San Fernando de Henares
[MDR20, MDR21, Madrid C2, TCE651] (22A3-22B3; ERA1 23B5) ES13/28
This line is used by Media Distancia services between Madrid Chamartín and Guadalajara (mostly to/from Arcos de Jalón or Soria) not calling at Madrid Atocha Cercanías.
Local (Cercanías) trains normally run via Madrid Atocha and Vallecas. However, a limited number of additional rush hour trains run via Hortaleza. The "Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid" website gives the RENFE Cercanias timetables:
- Go to www.ctm-madrid.es and click “English”;
- In the "Transport Information" block, click "Suburban Rail" and select route C2 from the list;
- Click "Departure Timetables" or "Return Timetables " for the two directions;
- Select trains in the block headed “Trenes CIVIS”.
Madrid Chamartín – Sol – Madrid Atocha Cercanías
(22A3, not shown; ERA1 23B5) ES13/29
This line via the tunnel opened on 9 July 2008 is connected to platforms 5 - 7 at Atocha Cercanías and to platforms 1 - 6 at Chamartín. Platform 5 at Atocha Cercanías and Platform 6 at Chamartín are connected also to ES12/31. It is used by all Cercanías services on routes C3 (Chamartín - Atocha - Aranjuez) and C4 (Colmenar Viejo/Alcobendas - Parla).
The routing of Regionales and Grandes Lineas services between Chamartín and Atocha Cercanías via either ES12/30 or ES12/31 is dependent on platform usage at both stations.
Madrid Chamartín – Recoletos – Madrid Atocha Cercanías
(22A3; ERA1 23B5) ES13/30
This line via the original tunnel is is connected to platforms 1 - 5 at Atocha Cercanías and to platforms 6 - 15 at Chamartín. Platform 5 at Atocha Cercanías and Platform 6 at Chamartín are connected also to ES12/30. It used by all Cercanías services on routes C2 (Guadalajara - Chamartín), C7 (Alcalá de Henares - Atocha - Chamartín - Principe Pio - Chamartín) and C8 (Atocha - El Escorial/Cercedilla).
The routing of Regionales and Grandes Lineas services between Chamartín and Atocha Cercanías via either ES12/30 or ES12/31 is dependent on platform usage at both stations. Alvia services that pass through the Chamartín cambiador de ancho must use Platform 15 at Chamartín and hence this route ES12/31.
Madrid Atocha Cercanías – Atocha cambiador de ancho – Madrid Puerta de Atocha
(22A3, ERA1 23B5; not shown) ES13/31
This line connects Atocha Cercanías to the Atocha gauge changer and thence to the Puerta de Atocha terminus. It is used by through Alvia services between Valladolid and the south of Spain, which take route ES12/31 between Madrid Chamartín and Atocha Cercanías. The trains propel in both directions between Puerta de Atocha and Atocha cambiador de ancho, where they reverse.
Madrid Delicias – Madrid Santa Catalina – Villaverde Bajo – San Cristóbal Industrial
[T14, TCE661, TCE689] (22A3-22A2, partly shown; ERA1 23B4-B5-C5) ES13/32
This line provides a link between Madrid Principe Pio and the south, avoiding the Chamartín - Atocha tunnel. The section between Bif. Museo and San Cristóbal Industrial is common with ES12/34.
| D1 | 940 | Bilbao - 02:11 Avila - Malaga | |
| D1 | 941 | Malaga - 03:33 Manzanares - Bilbao |
D1: This train runs infrequently on dates decided at relatively short notice.
Museo del Ferrocarril (Paseo de las Delicias) – Bif. Museo – Madrid Santa Catalina – Villaverde Bajo – San Cristóbal Industrial
(22A3-22A2, partly shown; ERA1 23B5-C5, Museo del Ferrocarril - Bif Museo not shown) ES13/33
This line provides a link to the railway museum, the former Madrid Delicias terminus. The section between Bif. Museo and San Cristóbal Industrial is common with ES12/33. It is used by the following trains:
- The „Tren de la Fresa“ (Strawberry Train), which runs between June and October (but not in August) to Aranjuez.
- The „Tren de Navidad“ (Christmas Train), which runs between 26 December and 5 January. In 2011 the train is making a circuit of Madrid. The precise route is unclear and the compilers would appreciate any information from participants.
Madrid Atocha avoiding line: Guadalajara Yebes (Vallecas A.V.-Aguja km 12.3) – Ciudad Real Central (Los Gavilanes-Aguja km 13.4: Bif. Valdemingomez)
[T20, TCE650, TCE660] (22A2, not shown; ERA1 23C5) ES13/34
This curve connecting the Madrid - Barcelona and Madrid - Sevilla high speed lines is used by direct services between Barcelona and Andalucia.
| 3940 | Barcelona Sants - 10:20 Zaragoza - Sevilla Santa Justa | ||
| 3990 | Barcelona Sants - 12:07 Zaragoza - Málaga | ||
| 3942/3992 | Barcelona Sants - 17:33 Zaragoza - Sevilla Santa Justa/Málaga | ||
| 3993 | Málaga - 10:15 Ciudad Real - Barcelona Sants | ||
| 3943 | Sevilla Santa Justa - 09:46 Córdoba - Barcelona Sants | ||
| 3941 | Sevilla Santa Justa - 17:39 Ciudad Real - Barcelona Sants | ||
| 3991 | Málaga - 17:53 Córdoba - Barcelona Sants |
Madrid Atocha avoiding line: Torrejón de Velasco curve
(22A2, not shown; ERA1 23C5) ES13/35
This curve connecting the Madrid - Sevilla and Madrid - Valencia high speed lines is used by direct services between Valencia and Sevilla.
| SuX | 3983 | Valencia Joaquin Sorolla - 09:08 Cuenca Fernando Zobel - Sevilla Santa Justa | |
| SX | 3981 | Sevilla Santa Justa - 19:03 Ciudad Real - Valencia Joaquin Sorolla |
València Fuente San Luis (València Fuente San Luis Aguja km 1.3) – Alfafar-Benitússer
[T16, T17, T19, T23, TCE668, TCE672] (30B1, ERA1 23A2 not shown) ES13/36
This curve avoiding València Nord is used by all locomotive hauled trains passing through València. The curve is used between València and Xàtiva: southbound trains propel to Fuente San Luis and take the curve; northbound trains take the curve to Fuente San Luis and then propel into València Nord:
| E | MThFSuO | 10697 | Barcelona Sants - 11:06 València Nord - Alcazar de San Juan |
| 463 | Montpellier - 15:20 València Nord - Cartagena | ||
| 165 | Barcelona Sants - 18:27 València Nord - Lorca-Sutullena | ||
| 1171 | Barcelona Sants - 20:31 Válencia Nord - Murcia | ||
| 1102 | Murcia (SuX) / Alacant (SuO) - 09:12 Xàtiva - Barcelona Sants @ | ||
| 460 | Lorca-Sutullena - 12:16 Xàtiva - Montpellier | ||
| 264 | Cartagena - 16:25 Xàtiva - Barcelona Sants | ||
| E | MThFSuO | 10694 | Alcazar de San Juan - 16:55 Xàtiva - Barcelona Sants |
| SuO | 1212 | Murcia - 19:35 Xàtiva - Barcelona Sants |
Note that trains run direct into and out of València Nord (with reversal) if there is a need to change the locomotive but this is extremely rare.
Moixent (Bif. Alacant) – Caudete
[T16, L1, TCE668] (32A2, not shown; ERA1 23B2) ES13/37
This east <=> south connection avoiding La Encina is used by trains between València and Alacant.
Moixent – Xàtiva
[T16, T17, T19, T23, TCE668, TCE672, València C2] (23A2-B2, not shown) ES13/38
There are two separate routes on this section of the 1668 mm gauge Madrid - València main line. Cercanias services use the original alignment via L’Alcúdia de Crespins whilst all other services use the new double track main line further south, in places almost 2 km distant.
[Córdoba –] Sevilla Majarabique – Sevilla Santa Justa (Bif. Los Naranjos) (via Majarabique cambiador de ancho)
[LDR22, T20, A11, TCE660, TCE671] (35A2, not shown; ERA1 21C4, not shown) ES13/39
This connection off the high speed line north of Sevilla is used by through high speed trains between (Madrid Atocha/Jaén/Barcelona -) Córdoba and Cádiz, calling at Sevilla Santa Justa.
[Córdoba –] Sevilla Majarabique – Carrión de los Céspedes (Bif. San Jerónimo) (via Majarabique cambiador de ancho)
[LDR22, TCE660, TCE671] (35A2, not shown; ERA1 21C4, not shown) ES13/40
This connection off the AVE high speed line north of Sevilla is used by the through trains between Madrid Atocha and Huelva, which avoid Sevilla Santa Justa.
Córdoba (Bif. Córdoba-El Higuerón) – Puente Genil – Fuente de Piedra
[T19, A3, TCE661] (36A3-A2; ERA1 21B4-C4) ES13/41
This line (part of the original ‘classic’ main line to Málaga) is now used by only a few trains, which are difficult to identify on the journey planner. These trains also take the western track between Fuente de Piedra and Bobadilla (ES12/45):
| D1 | 940 | Bilbao Abando - 08:24 Córdoba - Málaga | |
| 13068 | 12:30 Córdoba - Bobadilla | ||
| 697 | Barcelona Sants - 18:14 Córdoba - Málaga | ||
| 694 | Málaga - 08:50 Bobadilla - Barcelona Sants | ||
| 13067 | 15:25 Bobadilla - Córdoba | ||
| D1 | 941 | Málaga - 23:30 Bobadilla - Bilbao Abando |
D1: This train runs infrequently on dates decided at relatively short notice.
Córdoba (Bif. Cambiador Alcolea) – Alcolea cambiador de ancho – Alcolea (Alcolea-Aguja km 431.9)
[A2, TCE661] (36A3, not shown; ERA1 21B4) ES13/42
This connection links the high speed line east of Córdoba with the ‘classic’ main line via Linares-Baeza. It is used by through high speed trains between Córdoba and Jaén:
| 9070 | Jaén - 08:11 Villa del Rio - Cádiz | ||
| 9181 | Cádiz - 21:10 Córdoba - Jaén |
Espeluy – Jaén branch
[MDR32, A2, TCE661] (36B3, partly shown; ERA1 21B5) ES13/43
This branch is connected at Espeluy by a triangular junction: the west curve (Espeluy-Aguja km 340.1 – Espeluy-Aguja km 150.5), and the east curve (Espeluy-Aguja km 338.8 – Espeluy-Aguja km 150.5) avoiding Espeluy having been opened since 2000. Trains between Jaén and Córdoba use the west curve, whilst those between Jaén and Linares-Baeza use the east curve.
Fuente de Piedra – Bobadilla (Antequera-Santa Ana Aguja km 50.4)
[T19, A3, A4, A5, TCE661, TCE673] (36A2, partly shown; ERA1 21C4, partly shown) ES13/44
There are two separate lines southwards from Fuente de Piedra, the original western track (“Linea actual Córdoba - Málaga”) and the newer eastern track ("Eje transversal de Andalucia") which takes a straighter alignment, almost 1 km away in places. Although the layout permits trains to/from Bobadilla to access both routes they appear to be operated as separate single lines: trains to/from Bobadilla use the western track and trains to/from Antequera the eastern track.
Antequera Santa Ana – Antequera cambiador de ancho - Antequera (Antequera-Santa Ana Aguja km 50.4)
[LDR19, LDR20, TCE673] (36A2, not shown; ERA1 21C4) ES13/45
This connection off the high speed line is used by through Altaria services between Madrid Atocha and either Granada or Algeciras.
Bobadilla avoiding line: Antequera Santa Ana (Antequera-Santa Ana Aguja km 50.4) – Antequera (Bif. Las Maravillas)
[LDR20, A4, TCE673] (36A2, not shown; ERA1 21C4) ES13/46
This north <=> east curve avoiding Bobadilla is used by through Altaria services between Madrid Atocha and Granada, and by Sevilla - Granada - Almería Media Distancia services.
Moreda avoiding line: Iznalloz (Bif. Almería) – Benalúa de Guadix (Bif. Granada)
[A4, TCE673] (37A2, not shown; ERA1 21C5) ES13/47
Trains between Granada and Almería not calling at Moreda use this east <=> west connection avoiding Moreda on the south side.
Other sparse services
The following sections have services which are sparse, even by Spanish standards (fewer than three trains per day or runs on fewer than five days a week):
| I1 | Cáceres – Valencia de Alcantara. One regional train each way reinstated. |
| I8, TCE45 (international section) | Salamanca La Alamedilla – Ciudad Rodrigo – Fuentes de Oñoro – Vilar Formoso |
| MDR23, TCE654 | Jaca – Canfranc |
| CA7 | Balaguer - La Pobla de Segur |
| A9, TCE677 | Huelva – Zafra. Two trains each way per day (one SuO) run to Jabugo-Galaroza, and three per week to Zafra. For the first time in many years, the Zafra trains run in daylight hours. |
| A10, TCE677 | Cazalla-Constantina – Zafra |
| TCE683 | Cistierna – Guardo – Balmaseda |
| VER1, TCE687 | Ribadeo – Navia |
| VER2, TCE687 | Llanes – Cabezón de la Sal |
| I2, TCE696 | O Porrino – Tui – Valença do Minho |
| Valencia C-1 | Xeraco – Platja i Grau de Gandia (three trains per day on weekdays and two at weekends) |
| Cádiz C-1a | Las Aletas – Universidad (trains run only Monday to Friday during the university term) |
Deletions since previous edition
ES12/1: Ourense – Santiago de Compostella: this entry was added temporarily only to draw attention to the opening of the new high speed line and hence the existence of two separate routes.
ES12/28: Madrid Chamartín – Bif. Hortaleza – Vicálvaro and Vallecas – Bif. Rebolledo – Villaverde Bajo: the Lusitania overnight service between Madrid and Lisboa has been diverted via Salamanca.
ES12/36: Sagunt avoiding line: Sagunt-Aguja km.28,3 - Sagunt-Aguja km.268,8: the one train each way now calls at Sagunt
