Cercanías Rule Requires Passengers to Exit Before Boarding

The unwritten rule that passengers must exit a train before new ones board has been observed across the network despite lacking formal regulation. Protocol expert María José Gómez warns that breaching the rule could turn the service into a 'Hunger Games' scenario and jeopardize passenger safety.

Exceptions may apply in cases of medical emergencies or assistance for disabled travelers. Railway officials are launching inspections and training programs to reinforce compliance.