- Hoteliers and traders in Seville and Málaga have reported daily losses of between €1.3m and €1.5m
- The losses follow the high-speed train collision near Urda in Toledo
- Seville hotel occupancy dropped from 84 to 90pc expected down to nearly 50pc
- Andalusian Federation of Hotels estimated regional losses at over €7.5m
- The Madrid to Andalusia corridor remains suspended through 13 December 2026
Hoteliers, restaurateurs and traders in Seville and Málaga have reported daily losses of between €1.3m and €1.5m following the high-speed train collision near Urda in Toledo. The Association of Hotels of Sevilla and Province reported that hotel occupancy dropped from an expected 84 to 90pc down to nearly 50pc for the All Saints holiday weekend. The Andalusian Federation of Hotels estimated net regional losses at over €7.5m from cancellations and lower booking demand.
Renfe suspended ticket sales and high-speed AVE services on the Madrid to Andalusia corridor through 13 December 2026, prompting business groups to demand urgent alternative transport options and economic support. The line is projected to stay closed for an extended period.
The disruption has severed a critical transit artery. While commercial airlines added temporary seats to absorb the deficit in long-distance transit, the capacity is not fully compensating for the high-volume capacity usually handled by high-speed trains.
