Electricity back in Spain and Portugal

According to the Spanish and Portuguese authorities, the electricity network on the Iberian Peninsula had recovered 99% of its capacity. However, the situation has not yet returned to normal on the railways.
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Passengers waiting for a bus outside one of Bilbao's stations on 28 April (Photo: Luc Citrinot)

La giant blackout -the first of its kind in history- which affected the entire Iberian Peninsula as well as the French Basque Country for a brief period, has finally been brought under control. On the morning of 29 April, the local media announced that 99% of the electricity network was operational again. While we continue to try to understand the reason for this giant blackout.

While airport traffic has been maintained With the activation of the generators and electricity sources specific to the aerial platforms, the situation has not completely returned to normal. Some examples, it's still difficult to get to certain airports in the country - as in Madrid - due to problems with the rail network.

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Trams at a standstill in Bilbao due to the power cut on 28 April (Photo: Luc Citrinot)

Indeed, the resumption of train or metro services is still hampered connection problems. . also, many passengers missed their flight. But the situation should stabilise today.

Nevertheless, the Spanish Ministry of Transport has indicated that the high-speed train network should be operational on the morning of 29 June.. But recovery remains more uncertain on regional routes. It is therefore advisable to find out in advance, including for air passengers who may have difficulty reaching the airports by public transport.