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The Portuguese government is pushing ahead with a private subconcession model for Lisbon and Porto suburban services, with Cascais set to be the first line to go out to tender. Leer
Comboios de Portugal has broken ground on a new Guifões facility where 81 short- and medium-distance trains ordered from Alstom will be manufactured. Leer
Passenger operations commence on 30 June on the Abu Dhabi–Fujairah corridor, marking the UAE’s passenger rail debut; intermediate calls, including Dubai, will be phased in as the network expands. Leer
From 10 August, VR will launch a twice-daily cross-border passenger service linking Oulu, Tornio and Haparanda; tickets go on sale tomorrow. Leer
Spain’s Council of Ministers has confirmed the permanence of five pilot ‘Proximity’ rail services, following a positive performance review, with operations secured under the current Renfe public service contract. Leer
Spain’s Ministry of Transport has approved Phase IV Noise Action Plans for key rail corridors, targeting reduced acoustic impact in residential and sensitive areas through enhanced assessment and mitigation strategies. Leer
Cable thefts and a signalling failure have disrupted operations for all three operators on the Madrid–Seville high-speed corridor over the past three days. Leer
Carris confirms Lisbon’s first modern tram line, with segregated right‑of‑way and signal priority, will open in 2029 linking Praça do Comércio and Santa Apolónia station. Leer
Spanish supplier Teltronic has completed the rollout of a TETRA communications system on the 28 km suburban rail spur to Felipe Ángeles International Airport, including onboard equipment for a fleet of ten EMUs. Leer
Spain’s Transport Ministry has let a €619k contract to IDOM to assess extending Madrid’s Cercanías from Móstoles to Navalcarnero, including future network interfaces and demand. Leer
Between 19 January and 22 June, more than 2 million journeys have been made on Renfe services using the nationwide pass, with the €30 youth fare accounting for 66.64% of usage. Leer
An Alstom-led consortium has secured four ENR contracts to modernise key routes including Alexandria–6th of October and Belbes–10th of Ramadan. Leer
French open-access operator Le Train confirms it will proceed with the upgraded Talgo Avril, stating certification is progressing. Entry into service remains scheduled for 2030. Leer
Spanish supplier Indra has secured a WMATA contract to overhaul Washington Metro’s ticket vending machines, with a base value of $38.9m and options that could raise the total to $75m. Leer
Air-conditioning failures in Corail coaching stock under extreme heat have prompted SNCF Voyageurs to withdraw 71 Intercités services as a precaution. Leer
SAP Concur Travel now enables combined Renfe and iryo itineraries in a single booking, following integration by Trainline Partner Solutions, streamlining corporate rail travel in Spain. Leer
Final fit-out is under way on the Granada Metro southern extension, with signalling installation progressing and revenue service expected before year end. Leer
Comboios de Portugal has launched a pilot using Starlink satellite internet to enhance Wi-Fi on board its Alfa Pendular trains. Leer