Copper cable thieves caused significant disruption to high-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalusia, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
The extensive theft, occurring at five locations near the high-speed line, led to a complete halt in train operations on Sunday night.
Authorities launched an immediate investigation, labeling the incident as a serious act of sabotage impacting numerous travelers.
Train services gradually resumed Monday morning, but the incident highlighted the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to theft.
