TMB completes the deployment of the new screens on the Barcelona Metro
In just one year, TMB has replaced the old LED screens with TFT screens that display more information throughout the Barcelona metro network it owns. Leer
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Adif calls for tenders for the construction of the new El Berrón Maintenance Base
The new Infrastructure Maintenance Base in El Berrón is getting closer to becoming a reality. Adif has tendered its construction for 5.7 million euros. Leer
Work begins on the modernisation of the Navalmoral de la Mata station
Adif starts the works that will adapt Navalmoral de la Mata station to the high-speed trains and improve its integration with the city. Leer
The drafting of the project to reopen the Somport tunnel has been awarded
For of 2.2 million Euro, Adif awards the contract for the drafting of the construction project for the reopening of the Somport tunnel for rail traffic. Leer
The Madrid Railway Museum opens the exhibition “Zhivago Station. 60 years of an epic filming”
If you have watched Docror Zhivago you will know that one of its scenes was filmed in Delicias station, Madrid. On the 60th anniversary of the film, the Museo del Ferrocarril has organised a temporary exhibition. Leer
Adif and China Railway renew their collaboration protocol
The Spanish infrastructure manager and the national railway company China Railway renew their cooperation agreement to exchange knowledge and experience. Leer
London Underground extends mobile coverage in its tunnels
TfL continues to make progress in extending mobile coverage on the London Underground network, with new routes and operators gradually being added. Leer
Adif launches virtual timetable panels accessible from the Internet
The Spanish rail infrastructure manager launches virtual panels with station departures and arrivals accessible through the web. Leer
CAF sells 38 Urbos trams and 14 Coradia Polyvalent trains in France
CAF wins two new contracts in France for a total value of more than 300 million euros to supply trams, Intercités trains and TER trains. Leer
Siemens Mobility opens expansion of Munich-Allach site
Following an investment of €250 million, Siemens today inaugurated the expansion of its Munich-Allach plant, which doubles its floor space and incorporates the latest technologies. Leer
Belmond and GB Railfreight unveil the Britannic Explorer luxury train
Last Thursday, Belmond and GB Railfreight unveiled at Euston Station, London, the new luxury Britannic Express train that will run between England and Wales from 11 July. Leer
TMB announces the purchase of 39 trains for Barcelona’s metro system
TMB announces that it will tender the purchase of 39 new trains to be distributed among several lines, including the central section of lines 9 and 10 of the Barcelona metro. It will invest 331 million euros. Leer
Guardia Civil arrests suspected Andalusian HSL cable thieves on 4 May
After completing the investigation, the Spanish Guardia Civil has found the alleged cable thieves who caused the railway chaos on 4 May. During their arrest, they have seized part of the stolen material. Leer
UK public operators start coordinating maintenance plans
The renationalisation of railways in the UK leaves initiatives like this one: three public operators improve the efficiency of Heaton depot after coordinating their maintenance work. Leer
Adif AV awards Renfe the infrastructure tests with rolling stock
For 7.7 million euros, Renfe was awarded the contract to carry out rolling stock tests on both new and existing Adif's rail infrastructures. Leer
The reform of Martorell station goes out for public information
The public information process has begun for the refurbishment of Martorell station, which will improve operations and intermodality with the FGC network. Leer
Alstom Spain improves its financial results for 2023/2024
Alstom's Spanish division announces an increase in sales in fiscal year 2024/2025 and an order book double that of 2020. Leer
DSB orders 50 additional IC5 trains
Alstom receives an order of 50 additional trains of the IC5 series from Danish DSB. They will be added to the 100 trains ordered in 2021 and the 3 with which Alstom will compensate for delays. Leer