Adif has published an interactive map compiling all active Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSRs) across the Spanish rail network. On the conventional network alone, TSRs number over a thousand, with many having been in place for months or years — and the tally continues to rise. In the last week of February alone, 90 new restrictions were introduced.
Clicking on each point displays details such as the start and end kilometre post, length, and affected line. The information is similar to that offered by this independent interactive map, which more accurately reflects the extent of each restriction.
The high-speed corridors have accumulated over fifty TSRs. The Madrid–Barcelona line is the worst affected, with 23 restrictions requiring trains to operate at 30, 50, or 80 km/h on sections where line speed is normally 300 km/h. This situation prompted an agreement in February between Adif, Renfe, Ouigo, and Iryo to extend journey times between the two cities by 25 minutes, a measure in force until December. The Madrid–Seville line has 22 TSRs, and Madrid–Valencia, 10.
The conventional network also shows a high concentration of restrictions along the Cantabrian coast, the Mediterranean main line, and Andalucía. On the commuter network, some lines have up to seven TSRs with 30 km/h limits. In Catalonia, the Rodalies network had accumulated 179 TSRs by late April, a figure worsened by storms in January and February.
The map was built using the ArcGIS Hub platform and is freely accessible.