New Trains for Madrid Metro Line 1 Set to Arrive in 2027
Within less than two years, Metro de Madrid will bring into service the first of 40 new trains for Line 1, replacing the much-loved "Pandas" from the 2000 A series. Leer
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NEXRAIL orders up to 200 battery hybrid EURO9000 locomotives from Stadler Valencia
Luxembourg-based rail leasing firm NEXRAIL has signed a contract with Stadler Valencia for the construction of up to 200 hybrid locomotives from the EURO9000 family. This marks the biggest locomotive order ever received by the factory. Leer
PKP and Alstom Sign Deal for 42 Coradia Max trains
Polish operator PKP Intercity has signed a 30‑year contract for the manufacture and maintenance of 42 double‑deck Coradia Max trains. The agreement also includes provision for a further 30 units. Leer
EC unveils future pan-European high-speed network
Last week, the European Commission unveiled an ambitious plan to build a pan-European high-speed rail network. Anchored in the TEN-T framework, it aims to drastically cut travel times across the continent. Leer
Madrid Metro to receive Line 6 trains in July 2026
Madrid Metro has confirmed that the first new trains for Line 6 will arrive in July 2026. Night-time testing will begin on Lines 10 and 11. Leer
Spanish Government pledges support to expand Mallorca’s railway
The Spanish Minister for Transport has expressed his commitment to the Balearic Government in backing the extension of the island’s rail network. Leer
Great British Railways reaches the British Parliament
The bill that will complete the renationalisation of the railway in the United Kingdom —excluding freight and train ownership— has arrived in Parliament. Leer
Basque consortium seals purchase of 29.76% stake in Talgo
After months of negotiations and a few derailment scares along the way, Pegaso Transportation and the Basque consortium led by Jainaga have inked a deal to acquire 29.8% of Talgo. Leer
SBB orders up to 200 double-decker trains from Siemens
Swiss operator SBB has awarded Siemens Mobility a CHF 2 billion contract to manufacture 116 double-decker trains, with an option for 86 more, for the Zürich S-Bahn, RER Vaud, and the Martigny–Annemasse line. Leer
Siemens to tender for new AVE trains
Ricardo Ramos, CEO of Siemens Mobility Spain and Southwest Europe, has confirmed that the German manufacturer will bid in Renfe’s tender for new AVE high-speed trains. Leer
CAF appeals the award of new Enterprise Dublin-Belfast trains
Train manufacturer CAF has lodged an appeal against the awarding of a contract to Stadler for the construction of eight new sets for the Enterprise Dublin–Belfast service. A judge has granted the operators’ request to fast-track the case. Leer
FGC begins certification of Class 312 (431.200)
The future trains for Rodalia de Lleida’s RL3 and RL4 lines have entered the homologation phase. FGC will use them to replace Renfe as the operator and boost service levels. Leer
Contract awarded for the construction of the new Valencia FSL gauge switcher
Contract awarded for the construction of a new gauge changeover facility in Valencia to replace the current one located at the Joquín Sorolla station exit. Leer
SBB hails successful first year of bodycam deployment
n September 2024, the Swiss Transport Police began using body-worn cameras across the railway network. SBB has given a positive assessment and plans to expand their use. Leer
Adif begins ERTMS Regional trials on the La Robla Railway
Adif has launched ERTMS Regional testing between Asunción Universidad (León) and Guardo, first announced back in 2022. The trials will use a Class 526 unit (formerly Series 2600) fitted with signalling equipment and Adif livery. Leer
Adif AV awards renewable electricity supply contract worth 1.686 billion euros
For €1.6857 billion, Adif AV has awarded three contracts for 100% renewable energy supply for traction and fixed installations. Leer
Transfesa completes delivery of its new 200 Laaers car carrier wagons
Freight operator Transfesa has completed delivery of the 200 Laaers type car carrier wagons ordered from Tatravagónka and funded by Next Generation EU. Leer
Spain is working on the new exclusive high-speed link to Barajas airport
The Spanish Ministry of Transport is planning the construction of a new station for high-speed trains at Barajas airport. It will be part of the new independent connection announced in 2021. Leer