Cut on line 3 of the Madrid metro due to drainage works at Plaza de España
Unexpectedly, Metro de Madrid has suspended services on line 3 between Sol and Moncloa from today until Sunday. The cause is urgent works to repair the drainage system. Leer
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Tender launched for improvement works at Algodor freight terminal
he Port Authority of Cartagena, operator of the terminal, has put out to tender the adaptation works for the Algodor freight station. The facility will handle a weekly throughput of 1,500 tonnes of grain. Leer
Semaf calls strike on FGV from 13 to 26 March
The Semaf union has called a drivers' strike on Metrovalencia and Tram d'Alacant (FGV networks) from 13 to 26 March, clashing with the Fallas festivities. Leer
Spain presents modernisation of Madrid Cercanías C-5
The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility this morning presented the long-awaited modernisation plan for the C-5 line of Cercanías Madrid. With ERTMS N2, BAB and 35 new trains of the 453 series. Leer
Renfe back in the black in 2025
Renfe ended 2025 with profits, driven by its passenger transport subsidiary despite fierce competition. It stands as the only profitable operator among Spain’s three high-speed rail companies. Leer
Leo Express launches Kraków–Warsaw route
Renfe reaches the Polish capital through its Czech subsidiary Leo Express, which on Sunday inaugurated the Prague–Kraków–Warsaw service. The operator plans to double its domestic offer in Poland before summer. Leer
Renfe sets up subsidiary to manage alternative road transport
Renfe has approved the creation of a new company to make its alternative road transport plans more efficient. A partner will be selected through a tender process and will hold 51% of the new firm. Leer
Adif awards the first works for railway integration in Santander
The railway integration in Santander is taking its first step forward with Adif awarding the contract to build a temporary station for all passenger services. Leer
Working group created to boost rail freight transport in Spain
A working group comprising various companies and sector bodies was set up this morning to reverse the decline in rail’s share of freight transport in Spain. Leer
Iryo imposes temporary layoff at its Málaga base
As Adif has extended the suspension of the Antequera–Málaga section until 23 March, Iryo has been forced to enact a temporary layoff affecting 40 employees at its Málaga base. Leer
Further delay for Alstom trains ordered by Norske Tog
Delivery of Alstom’s Coradia Nordic units to Norwegian operator Norske Tog has been delayed once again, after faults were detected in the bogies during laboratory tests. The trains should already be in service. Leer
Ángeles Táuler appointed managing director of the FFE
Ángeles Táuler, until now Manager of the PTFE, has this afternoon succeeded José Ramón Sempere as Managing Director of the Spanish Railways Foundation. Leer
Spanish OCU urges Transport Ministry to make Renfe honour its punctuality pledge
Spanish Consumers and Users Organisation (OCU) has called on Transport Minister Óscar Puente to publish the new compensation regulation for delays and instruct Renfe to comply with it. Leer
Talgo negotiates with Alstom the traction of 20 new trains for Saudi Haramain
The Spanish manufacturer Talgo has begun talks with Alstom to purchase traction equipment for 20 new trains for the Haramain, the Medina-La Mecca HST in Saudi Arabia. Leer
Semaf calls five-day strike in FGC for safety reasons
Spanish Semaf union has called five days of strike action at FGC between 24 February and 4 March, citing safety concerns and the company’s failure to address a dozen outstanding demands. Leer
DB Cargo to shed 6,000 jobs to balance the books
German rail group Deutsche Bahn has announced plans to cut almost half of the workforce at its freight arm DB Cargo in a bid to stabilise the subsidiary’s finances. Leer
New Lille Metro trains enter service ten years late
On 14 February, Lille Metro’s new Alstom Metropolis BOA trains finally entered service – a debut that was originally planned for the 2016 European Football Championship. Leer
Tender launched for the acquisition of up to 300 Z2N NG trains for Paris RER C
SNCF and Île-de-France Mobilités have launched a tender to acquire up to 300 trains, with a firm order for 52 units, for the RER C suburban line in the Paris region. Leer