{"id":41136,"date":"2022-11-16T09:26:21","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T08:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/?page_id=41136"},"modified":"2023-03-13T09:35:37","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T08:35:37","slug":"new-service-barcelona-valles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/en\/new-service-barcelona-valles\/","title":{"rendered":"New Service Barcelona Vall\u00e8s"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_5a0f2da5 container height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;More trains, less waiting&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_92e119a8\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Enjoy journeys with less waiting time on the <strong>Barcelona-Vall\u00e8s line<\/strong>. We have made getting around easier by increasing the <strong>frequency and number of trains stopping at all the stations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_d2199d32 container height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_91a27de9\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_c43e11be\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_14e19a50\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>EVERY 5 MINUTES &gt; <span class=\"verd\">DURING PEAK TIME FROM TERRASSA AND SABADELL.<\/span><br \/>\nEVERY 2,5 MINUTES &gt; <span class=\"verd\">DURING PEAK TIME FROM SANT CUGAT.<\/span><br \/>\nEVERY 5 MINUTES &gt; <span class=\"verd\">OFF-PEAK FROM SANT CUGAT.<\/span><br \/>\nEVERY 10 MINUTES &gt; <span class=\"verd\">OFF-PEAK FROM TERRASSA AND SABADELL.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_cf362e21 container height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;New Barcelona-Vall\u00e8s train line map&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row container height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_c70c97eb\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/linia_barcelona_valles_mapa.jpg\" aria-label=\"linia_barcelona_valles_mapa\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/linia_barcelona_valles_mapa-1024x252.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Pl\u00e0nol l\u00ednies Barcelona Vall\u00e8s FGC\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/linia_barcelona_valles_mapa-1024x252.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/linia_barcelona_valles_mapa-600x148.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/linia_barcelona_valles_mapa-300x74.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/linia_barcelona_valles_mapa.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_cf362e21 container height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Barcelona-Vall\u00e8s train line frequencies&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Working days&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2225px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%220%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%220%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row container height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_b8bca7d3\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span class=\"text_blanc\">EVERY DAY<\/span><br \/>\nFrom 7:30 h to 9:30 h<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_bb0b9cd9 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>During peak time, trains will run every 5 minutes from Sabadell and Terrassa and every 2.5 minutes from Sant Cugat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_2bf560d6\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4d0d6a8d\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span class=\"text_blanc\">MONDAY &#8211; THURSDAY<\/span><br \/>\nFrom 9:30 h to 17:00 h<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"text_blanc\">FRIDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAY EVES<\/span><br \/>\nFrom 9:30 h to 15:00 h<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_12e92cca has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Trains will run every 10 minutes from Sabadell and Terrassa and every 5 minutes from Sant Cugat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_4d0d6a8d\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span class=\"text_blanc\">MONDAY &#8211; THURSDAY<\/span><br \/>\nFrom 17:00 h to 20:00 h<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"text_blanc\">FRIDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAY EVES<\/span><br \/>\nFrom 15:00 h to 20:00 h<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_12e92cca has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Trains will run every 8.5 minutes from Sabadell and Terrassa and every 4 minutes from Sant Cugat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_d2199d32 container height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Weekends and bank holidays&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2225px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%220%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%220%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row container height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container cap_setmana\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_3f2f7081\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_c74fecae\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span class=\"text_blanc\">SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAYS<\/span><br \/>\nFrom 8:00 h to 22:00 h<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_d1686ee9\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_7521d9a7 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Trains will run every 20 minutes from Sabadell and Terrassa and every 10 minutes from Sant Cugat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_d2199d32 container height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Improvements on the Barcelona-Vall\u00e8s line&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_ae50b4c9 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_503f27e6\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_2818a0d3 has_height align_none has_bg_color\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"343\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/max_capacitat.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"maxima capacitat\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/max_capacitat.png 343w, https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/max_capacitat-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/max_capacitat-300x298.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_da7dd434\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>Maximum capacity at peak times<\/h1>\n<p>Trains every 5 minutes between Terrassa and Pl. Catalunya, which means one train every 2.5 minutes between Sant Cugat and Pl. Catalunya.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_503f27e6\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_2818a0d3 has_height align_none has_bg_color\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"343\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/increments_tren.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"increments trens\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/increments_tren.png 343w, https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/increments_tren-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/increments_tren-300x298.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_da7dd434\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>Increase in the number of trains<\/h1>\n<p>24 trains per hour in each direction on the Vall\u00e8s lines instead of 22. Up to 12 trains per hour in each direction during morning peak time on the Terrassa and Sabadell branches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_503f27e6\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_2818a0d3 has_height align_none has_bg_color\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"344\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/simpli_lineas.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"simplificacio lineas\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/simpli_lineas.png 344w, https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/simpli_lineas-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/simpli_lineas-300x297.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_da7dd434\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>Simplification of the lines<\/h1>\n<p>Lines S1 Barcelona-Terrassa and S2 Barcelona-Sabadell will cover the service of lines S5 Sant Cugat, S6 Universitat Aut\u00f2noma and S7 Rub\u00ed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_503f27e6\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_2818a0d3 has_height align_none has_bg_color\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"344\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/noves_freq.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"noves frequencies\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/noves_freq.png 344w, https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/noves_freq-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/noves_freq-300x297.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_da7dd434\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>Increased off-peak train frequencies<\/h1>\n<p>A minimum service will be provided for the rest of the day, with trains running on average every 10 minutes in both directions from Terrassa and Sabadell and every 5 minutes from Sant Cugat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_503f27e6\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column estat_linies\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div style=\"width: 310px;\"><div class=\"fgc-button\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgc.cat\/en\/searcher\/?transport=0&amp;from_address=&amp;from_lat=&amp;from_lng=&amp;from_code=\"  target=\"_self\" title=\"Check the status of the lines\" data-tipo=\"\" class=\"\">\n                   \t<div class=\"fgc-button-content\">\n                        Check the status of the lines\n                        <i class=\"fgc-button-icon fa-solid fa-arrow-right  aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n             <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_d2199d32 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"w-tabs us_custom_1b389be2 style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit\" id=\"faqs_nous_serveis\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"t208\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-t208\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Will a peak-time train travelling to Barcelona take longer to reach its destination?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-t208\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>No, because we are increasing the frequency of trains at peak times on the Barcelona-Vall\u00e8s line to reduce your waiting time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"a614\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-a614\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">If a train previously took 40 minutes to reach its destination but now stops at all stations, will the journey time be longer?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-a614\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>No, even though the new service will stop at all stations, the journey time will remain the same. The journey times will be the same as the current peak hour journey times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"ua38\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-ua38\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">If a passenger arrives at the platform just as a train closes its doors and departs, how long will they have to wait for the next train to arrive?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-ua38\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>If the passenger is at a station between Barcelona and Sant Cugat, the next train will arrive in 2 and a half minutes on average at peak times and 5 minutes on average at all other times.<\/p>\n<p>If the passenger is at a station on the Terrassa or Sabadell branches, the next train will arrive in 5 minutes on average at peak times and 10 minutes on average at all other times.<\/p>\n<p>We are increasing the service frequency on the Barcelona-Vall\u00e8s line at peak times to reduce your waiting time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"aef8\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-aef8\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How many new trains will there be in total?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-aef8\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>There will be 15 new trains, bringing the total fleet operating on the Barcelona-Vall\u00e8s line to 61, thus increasing its capacity.<\/p>\n<p>With the new route, there will be an increase in the daily number of trains running between Barcelona and the Terrassa and Sabadell branches.<\/p>\n<p>This will benefit passengers using lines S1 and S2 to travel to or from stations on the Terrassa and Sabadell branches, including the stations at Sant Cugat, Universitat Aut\u00f2noma and Rub\u00ed (the final destinations of the current S5, S6 and S7 lines).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"v39f\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-v39f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">We are moving from a timetable-based service to a frequency-based service. How will the new frequency-based service work?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-v39f\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>With the implementation of the new service, the communication of train times at stations will be modified to facilitate and prioritise the communication of the minutes remaining until the next train passes.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas until now the customer information screens at stations have only provided information on the times when a train is due to pass, from the 9th these screens will also provide information on the waiting time for the next train. One system or the other will be used depending on the time remaining.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers will also be able to check the timetables via other means, such as station posters, web timetables and the web\/app search engine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"v7ea\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-v7ea\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Are the S5, S6 and S7 routes disappearing?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-v7ea\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Lines S5, S6 and S7 are being integrated into lines S1 and S2, which means more services on lines S1 and S2: every 5 minutes on average from Terrassa and Sabadell and every 2.5 minutes on average from Sant Cugat at peak times; and every 10 minutes on average from Terrassa and Sabadell and every 5 minutes on average from Sant Cugat during the rest of the day.<\/p>\n<p>The new route will be serviced by an increased number of trains per hour in both directions on both branches, reducing waiting times. The trains on lines S1 and S2 will also stop at stations where they currently do not, i.e. Sant Gervasi, La Bonanova and Les Tres Torres.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"kc49\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-kc49\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">By how much will the new trains increase the passenger capacity at Sant Cugat and Rub\u00ed?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-kc49\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The fact that all trains will stop at all stations and go all the way to the end of the line means that the technical waiting time between the departure of one train and the arrival of the next will be shorter. Therefore, the line&#8217;s capacity, i.e. the number of passengers that can be carried throughout the day, will be increased. Specifically, for the stations affected by the integration of lines S5, S6 and S7, the new route will increase passenger capacity by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sant Cugat: +12% at off-peak times and +22% during peak times.<\/li>\n<li>Universitat Aut\u00f2noma: +9% at off-peak times and +37% during peak times.<\/li>\n<li>Rub\u00ed: +17% at off-peak times and +20% during peak times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"y8be\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-y8be\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Will the school train service be maintained?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-y8be\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The implementation of the new route will not affect the school train service, which will be maintained both in the morning and in the afternoon. Furthermore, passengers will not have to allow any trains to pass because they are reserved for schoolchildren as there will only be a few dedicated coaches reserved on specific trains, and they will be clearly labelled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"ece1\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-ece1\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Will there be a change in frequency on line L7?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-ece1\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Yes, the frequency of the trains operating on line L7 will change, with trains running every 7.5 minutes almost all day long (from 7:30 h to 23:00 h), i.e. 8 trains per hour.<\/p>\n<p>At weekends, the frequency of trains on line L7 is maintained at 4 trains per hour and direction, i.e. one train every 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"t20f\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-t20f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Will the departure platforms for the different lines at Pla\u00e7a Catalunya no longer be fixed?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-t20f\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Until now, it was customary for each line to depart from a specific platform, and if there was any change, it was announced over the loudspeaker, but with the implementation of the new route, the departure platforms from Pla\u00e7a Catalunya will no longer be fixed for each line.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, information on the departure platforms will be provided on the information screens and by loudspeaker. In addition, the information screens at the platform entrances will provide specific information on the train departing from that platform.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"q77f\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-q77f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Which times are considered peak times?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-q77f\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The new route will offer a standard train service throughout the day, which will be reinforced at times when demand is high.<\/p>\n<p>In the morning, peak time will be from 7:30 h to 9:30 h. In the afternoon, the service will be reinforced from 17:00 h to 21:00 h from Monday to Thursday and from 15:00 h to 21:00 h on Fridays.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"ib58\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-ib58\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Can I charge my mobile phone on the train?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-ib58\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Yes, the trains have enhanced features, such as chargers for electronic devices, which will make your journeys and your life easier and more comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"p25a\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-p25a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Are the trains accessible and adapted for people with reduced mobility?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-p25a\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The trains are more comfortable and accessible, with spaces for people with reduced mobility. They also have headrests for improved passenger comfort and are situated close to the passenger door to ensure quick and unobstructed access.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"k639\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-k639\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Will the trains have dedicated spaces for pushchairs, bicycles and wheelchairs?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-k639\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The trains have dedicated spaces for pushchairs and wheelchairs.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend that passengers do not bring bicycles in order to provide space for more people. Secure bicycle parking facilities are available and will be extended to stations where needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"q9d7\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-q9d7\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">And on the Llobregat-Anoia line?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-q9d7\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The Llobregat-Anoia line projects we are working on are the extension of L8 between Pla\u00e7a Espanya and Gr\u00e0cia; the improvement of services on the entire line, and the urban integrations in Manresa and Igualada. 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