Sanju's Weekly News Summary This week was marked by the serious crisis affecting Ruralias de Catalunya following the fatal derailment of a train in Jalida, which led to a complete shutdown of the service for two days. On Thursday, trains did not run due to drivers' refusal to work without safety guarantees, while the government activated reinforced alternative transport and opened an information inquiry into Renfe.
On Friday, January 23, service was restored on all lines, but with a gradual recovery, widespread delays, reduced frequencies, and occasional incidents. The Minister of Territory, Silvia Paneke, emphasized the need to restore users' confidence and confirmed the continuation of exceptional measures such as reinforced bus services, the suspension of the low-emissions zone,
and the lifting of the C32 toll. Culture. The cultural agenda has been particularly active. Sant Lluzas Verne is already preparing Carnival 2026, which will kick off with a youth party at the Casal de Jovas on February 7th, and will culminate on February 14th with the parade and the costume contest, following a route between Parc Sagrera and Parc Maragai.
Tickets have also gone on sale for Matilda the Musical, which will return to the Ateneu on February 7th and 8th, after having sold out previously. The Ateneu will also host the Mass Gospel concert on February 1st and the musical show Com sunaria en català by Aurea Frank on January 25th.
The week also included a conference by AUGGE dedicated to Marcelo Dureda, given by Jordi Nopka, and activities for young audiences such as the Fudgell Fest at the Casal de Jovas. At the regional level, the cultural sector has mourned the death of Xavier Bax, president and director of CineBash, a key figure in the independent cinema in the Baxi Varagat.
In the educational sphere, this weekend is the last chance to use the Municipal Study Rooms, which will end their special service on January 25th at the Joan Margarit Library and the Suladat Sons Serafini Civic Center following the exam period.
Meanwhile, students and teaching staff from IFP Antoni Algaró shared their experience on Radio d'Asbern about the 24 Hours of Innovation Challenge, a hackathon involving hundreds of students from across Catalonia. The Sanju's team won the challenge set by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat with a communication project based on artificial intelligence, highlighting teamwork, time pressure, and the value of working on real business challenges.
The centre also reminded the public of its participation in the Usayda Folk Program, aimed at young people aged 16 to 30.
The week provided relevant data on safety and social activity. The Metropolitan Area Victimization Survey reveals that one in four residents suffered a crime in 2024, with an increase in cybercrime, although the perception of safety remains stable. In the associative sphere, the SEAS Children's Group has organized a family outing to Tosalgros on January 25, while the Sanju Seniors Association is preparing a culture and gastronomic trip
de Santés Creus en Jan. 29, including a guided tour and a calçutada. In terms of economy, data from IDESCAT placed San Justes Verne among the municipalities with the highest growth in employed population in the Baix de Bragat, with an increase of 23.5%, and a GDP per capita well above the Catalan average.
In the healthcare field, the Moises Brogi and Belviche hospitals have created Catalonia's first territorial unit for peritoneal oncological surgery, strengthening specialized care for patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis.
Finally, local politics took centre stage with interviews with Just Fusalva, spokesperson for San Justankumu, and Mayor Joan Basagañas, who addressed the waste tax and the decision not to settle the variable portion for 2025 due to data errors, defending the correction as a necessary measure to ensure tax fairness.