A landslide disrupts the rail service between Elgoibar and Mendaro

• The repair work will last 10 days.

• ETS is providing a bus transfer service between Elgoibar and Mendaro. 

A landslide on the embankment on the section of the railway line between Elgoibar and Mendaro has forced Euskal Trenbide Sarea to suspend the rail service between the two towns for the next ten days until the repair work of the affected area is completed. 

The landslide, that was discovered yesterday afternoon and caused by the weather conditions, has blocked the track bed and brought the Euskotren regular service to a standstill in this single-track section.

Transfer by bus.      

While the track is being repaired and starting today, passengers will need to use the bus transfer service, from Mendaro station (towards Bilbao) to Elgoibar where they will continue by train, and from Elgoibar station (towards Donostia) to Mendaro stations.

The trains will run at their usual times from Elgoibar (towards Bilbao) and with a 20-minute delay from Mendaro (towards Zumaia).

The Saturday night service is suspended between Toletxegain and Deba. 

Please note the following regarding the bus transfer: 

- PRM: People with functional diversity and with special transport needs should call 943 50 43 50 in advance to arrange their journey. 

- Planning the journey: Passengers should remember that they could arrive at their final destination up to 30 minutes later than scheduled depending on the available resources, the transfer procedure and the traffic conditions. 

- Pets: Only dogs with muzzles are allowed to travel.