Spain's train service disrupted by theft of copper cables near Barcelona

Employees give directions to passengers at a crowded entrance to platforms, at Sants train station in Barcelona, Spain, May 12, 2024. Catalonia's commuter rail service said it was forced to shut down several train lines due to the theft of copper cables.

Commuter rail service for Barcelona and northeastern Spain has suffered major disruption because of the theft of copper cables from a train installation, Spanish rail authorities said Sunday.