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# Person Dies on Castellbisbal Train Tracks, R4 Line Disrupted
- URL: https://barna.news/person-dies-castellbisbal-train-tracks-r4-line-disrupted/
- Published: 2026-04-24T08:04:01.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-24T08:04:01.000Z
- Description: A fatal electrocution on train tracks near Castellbisbal station early Friday morning caused significant disruption to the R4 Rodalies commuter line in Barcelona.
- Author: Brandon Watea
- Tags: accident, #cybertron-source, #source-lang-en

A person died from electrocution on train tracks near Castellbisbal station early Friday morning, leading to a temporary suspension of the [R4 Rodalies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R4%5F%28Rodalies%5Fde%5FCatalunya%29?ref=barna.news) line.

The incident occurred around 04:00 on Friday. Catalan police, the Mossos d'Esquadra, have started an investigation. They aim to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the death.

The fatality caused significant disruption to commuter services. Renfe reported the R4 Rodalies line was interrupted between Martorell and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, according to [Castellbisbal train station Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estaci%C3%B3n%5Fde%5FCastellbisbal?ref=barna.news). This suspension lasted from 06:27 until 06:54, affecting early morning travellers.

## Castellbisbal and the R4 Line

Castellbisbal is a municipality located in the Barcelona province, situated west of the city. It forms part of the wider Barcelona metropolitan area. The Rodalies R4 line is a critical commuter route for many residents. It connects towns like Sant Vicenç de Calders and Manresa, passing through major hubs in central Barcelona. The R4 line is a vital artery for daily commuters, connecting numerous towns and cities across the region with Barcelona's urban core. The temporary closure between Martorell and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat impacted a busy section of the line. Both Martorell and L'Hospitalet are significant transport interchanges.

## Ongoing Police Investigation

The Mossos d'Esquadra continue their investigation into the incident. Authorities have not yet released further details about the deceased person. They also have not provided information on the precise cause of the electrocution. The police investigation remains open as they work to clarify the events of Friday morning.

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*Originally published by Europa Press Barcelona.* [*Read original article*](https://www.europapress.es/catalunya/noticia-persona-muere-electrocutada-zona-vias-tren-castellbisbal-barcelona-20260424073919.html?ref=barna.news)*.*

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