Town HallAGAIN· Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Renfe ordered to pay €20,713 for escalator injury

A passenger injured by a sudden stop at Fuengirola station will receive €20,713.83 after the court ruled Renfe failed to prove it had taken necessary safety measures. The operator's argument that the woman lacked a ticket was dismissed as implausible given her injuries.

Renfe ordered to pay €20,713 for escalator injury

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