SFM Trains Return to Summer Timetable After Verge de Lluc Construction Completed

More space on board, fewer glances at the display: summer timetable returns

Anyone who has stood on the platforms in the past twelve mornings knows the little ritual: a look down the track, an ear for the horn of the shunting locomotive, and the silent hope that the display doesn't show only a minimal service icon again. The construction work at the Verge de Lluc level crossing finishes today — and from tomorrow SFM trains will run according to the summer timetable again.

Concretely, that means: more services during the day, easier connections in Palma and less crowding on trains towards Sóller. For many commuters this brings a bit of normality back — the journey to work becomes more predictable and your coffee on the way to the office can be enjoyed rather than gulped down.

How did the work proceed and what should you keep in mind?

The teams mostly worked during the cooler hours — early mornings and late evenings — to keep disruptions tolerable during the day. Nevertheless, there were times of single-track operation, waiting times and tighter intervals, especially at stations like Bunyola or at the temporary stopping points around Sóller. The final inspections were completed yesterday; however, you should expect occasional minor delays in the first hours after services resume. Construction dust, the clinking of tools and the sounds of track work are now slowly fading away.

Important: Normal service is expected to be fully restored from September 1, at which point temporary replacement timetables will be removed entirely. The next few days will therefore be a transition phase — a quick check of the departure board at the station or the SFM official website won't hurt, especially if you travel at peak times around 7:30 or 17:00.

Practical tips for traveling on the line

A small practical tip from someone who gets off every day: allow a 10–15 minute buffer — not because trains are constantly cancelled now, but because on Mallorca weather and unexpected construction sections sometimes come together more tightly than you expect. On rainy days trains tend to run a bit slower; anyone who has dealt with wet tracks knows that.

And one more thing you can easily observe on the platforms: August is not only high season for tourist numbers, but also for the beach-towel crowd on the trains. Amid suitcases you'll see sun hats, foldable bikes and the occasional guitar — small island moments that show how lively the lines between Palma, Sóller and the villages are.

Looking ahead: small relief, big impact

The return to the summer timetable is more than a mere technical change. For many it means more reliable connections to work, school and the beach — and for the island as a whole a return to familiar movement. The construction work reminded us once again how important regular maintenance is; when well planned, it causes less disruption and ensures punctual trains in the long term.

Thanks to the teams who carried out the repairs in heat and dust. If you stand at the station tomorrow and hear the familiar hiss of an arriving train: take a deep breath, treat yourself to an extra espresso — the return to everyday life has become a little more relaxed.

In short: From tomorrow more trains run on the summer timetable again, with full normal service from September 1. Have a good trip — and enjoy the clatter of the rails; it's a sound of island life.