Spain delays 3% PSO liberalisation until 2028
Transport delays until 2028 the liberalisation of 3% of state-subsidised trains, scheduled for 2026 under the 4th Railway Package. Leer
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Belgium extends the deadline for making ETCS mandatory
The Belgian government is extending by 2 years the deadline for making ETCS mandatory to run on the Infrabel network. The deadline was set for 14 December and SNCF does not expect to comply with the requirement until 2029. Leer
Renfe to temporarily increase travel time between Asturias and Madrid
The works for the doubling of the LAV Venta de Baños-León will leave the Vilecha gauge changeover point without service from 16 June to 16 July, which will increase the journey time between Madrid and Asturias by 12 minutes. Leer
Gemini Trains teams up with Uber to use Uber branding on its trains
Uber Trains from Paris to London? Gemini is teaming up with the PHV company to use its brand on the international trains it wants to operate in competition with Eurostar. Leer
A-Train orders 7 FLIRT trains for the Arlanda Express from Stadler
Swedish A-Train orders 7 FLIRT trains from Stadler, with an option for 1 more, for the Arlanda Express service. The contract includes maintenance for 15 years. Leer
Works of the the extension of Metro de Madrid the airport have started
Work began yesterday on the extension of line 5 between Alameda de Osuna and Aeropuero T1-T2-T3. It will be 1.7 km long and the new section will enter service in 2028. Leer
Renfe surpasses the 20 million bonus season tickets mark
This May, Renfe has exceeded 20 million season tickets sold under the subsidies in force since September 2022, with an increase every year. Leer
Finland announces migration of its rail network to international gauge
The Finnish government announces the migration of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to international gauge (1,435 mm) from 2032. The change aims to improve military mobility and regional security. Leer
Madrid starts the introduction of the ABT system for public transport
The Community of Madrid initiates procedures to implement an ABT-type ticketing system, similar to the one used in London by TfL. It will eliminate the current convoluted ticketing scheme. Leer
Alstom returns to profit in fiscal year 2024/2025
French manufacturer Alstom has posted a net profit of 149 million euros in its latest fiscal year, leaving behind the losses it made in the previous period. Leer
The last Aberdeen-Penzace, the UK’s longest-running train, runs today
CrossCountry today bids farewell to the UK's longest rail route, 1,246km long and 13hrs 20mins long, after more than 100 years of operation. Leer
Spain starts to change the name of Cordoba to Cordoba-Julio Anguita
The Ministry of Transport has started the procedure to add Julio Anguita to the name of Cordoba's railway station, following the procedure of the Order TRM/957/2024. Leer
Study shows that the value generated by public transport is three times higher than its cost
A study carried out in Germany by the Technical University of Munich and the MCube cluster for DB shows that every euro invested in public transport triples its contribution to the economy. Leer
EC takes Hungary to the CJEU over lack of independence of railway regulator
The European Commission is referring Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to have an independent railway regulator, as required by Directive 2012/34/EU. Leer
Adif and Adif AV invested 4.5 billion euros in 2024
During 2024, Adif and Adif alta velocidad executed a joint investment of 4,491.5 million euros, higher than in the previous year. Adif invested 42.5 percent more than in 2023. Leer
AERRL and Infrabel to work on the decarbonisation of rail freight
AERRL is partnering with Infrabel to continue the study on how to achieve zero-emission rail freight transport. The solutions designed in the first phase will be evaluated. Leer
Iarnród Éireann to buy up to 400 wagons from WH Davis
The Irish public operator has signed a framework agreement with WH Davis for the supply of up to 400 freight wagons, with a firm order for 150 for 44 million euros. Leer
UK confirms the nationalisation of Greater Anglia
The British government confirms the nationalisation of the Greater Anglia train operating company as part of the reform that aims to unify, in public hands, the operation of railways in England. Leer