UK to streamline train Delay Repay
The UK Government has announced improvements to the Delay Repay scheme for compensating punters hit by late-running trains. Under Great British Railways, passengers will be able to claim at any retail outlet. Leer
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Madrid Metro’s driverless trains to begin testing in Corella this spring
The new Series 10,000 trains built for Madrid Metro’s Line 6 will soon take to the rails for testing in Corella. This initial phase will last six months. Leer
Renfe and Mitsubishi seal agreement to maintain engines in Villaverde
Renfe's Integral Maintenance Base in Villaverde, Madrid, is set to become a hub for overhauling Mitsubishi traction motors, serving not only Renfe's fleet but also rolling stock from across the globe. Leer
Spanish Ministry of Transport opts to keep Tudela station in city centre
The Spanish Government has changed its plans for Tudela in Navarre, proposing to retain the high-speed passenger station at its current site without ditching the bypass. Leer
Greater Poland Voivodeship orders up to 10 FLIRT trains from Stadler
Stadler will supply up to 20 FLIRT trains to the operator Koleje Wielkopolskie (KW) in the Wielkopolskie Voivodship for short-distance services. Leer
Alstom to modernise Paris Metro Line 8 with its I‑CBTC system
French manufacturer Alstom has been selected by RATP to implement its I‑CBTC system, which will bring Grade‑2 automation to Paris Metro Line 8. The upgrade will enhance service regularity and allow for an increased number of trains in operation. Leer
Murcia signs contract to study tramway extension to Alcantarilla, Molina and Santomera
The Region of Murcia has signed a contract with Urbamusa to carry out a study on extending the tramway to the municipalities of Alcantarilla, Molina de Segura and Santomera. The project will run for three years. Leer
El País publishes the TSR map Adif ordered withdrawn.
After Adif ordered the withdrawal of the TSR (Temporary Speed Restrictions) map published by Dignitat a les Vies in the RFIG, El País has released another showing those on the conventional network. Leer
CP and Alstom sign extension of regional and suburban train contract
Portugal’s CP signs to extend its order from 117 to 153 regional and suburban trains, with a more streamlined delivery schedule. Leer
UITP cancels 2026 summit scheduled for April in Dubai
Owing to the armed conflict in the Persian Gulf, UITP has decided to cancel the 2026 edition of its global congress, which was due to take place from 21 to 23 April in Dubai. Leer
Trenitalia to acquire 74 new Frecciarossa 1000 trains
Trenitalia has announced a €2 billion plan to purchase 74 Frecciarossa 1000 trains, further modernising its regional and high-speed services. Leer
Renfe unveils A Punto to upgrade Cercanías stations
From May onwards, Spain’s Cercanías and metre-gauge stations will undergo a makeover and general improvements. Renfe will roll out the “A Punto” programme, a set of swift actions to enhance their condition. Leer
Barraqueiro and Transdev show interest in CP’s urban trains
Private firms Grupo Barraqueiro and Transdev have expressed interest in the privatisation process for Lisbon and Oporto's urban trains. Leer
Metro de Madrid launches Metropaq, a network of parcel lockers across its stations
Metro de Madrid will roll out the Metropaq project in March, installing parcel collection lockers across all stations on Line 3 before expanding the initiative to the rest of the network. Leer
Renfe launches real-time viewer for regional and long-distance trains
Rail passengers can now track the live position of all Media Distancia, Larga Distancia, and high-speed services on Renfe's new viewer. This tool marks a key step in operational transparency for Spain's national rail operator. Leer
Spain reaffirms his commitment to the Basque “Y”
The Spanish Minister for Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, has reaffirmed his department’s commitment to completing the NRFPV, popularly known as the Basque “Y”. Leer
FS completes acquisition of Titagarh Firema
The Italian state-owned group FS has finalised the acquisition of rolling stock manufacturer Titagarh Firema through its subsidiary FS Fabbrica Italiana Treni. The transaction is valued at €67 million. Leer
Amtrak changes strategy and opts to buy single-decker cars
US Amtrak will stop the tender to buy double-decker cars. To improve competitiveness, accessibility and operations, it will renew its entire fleet with single-decker cars. Leer