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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
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
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
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
This May, Renfe has exceeded 20 million season tickets sold under the subsidies in force since September 2022, with an increase every year. Leer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Of the three Spanish high-speed operators, only Ouigo and Renfe have compensated passengers affected by the blackout and the incident on the Andalusian high-speed line. Iryo has just compensated those who could not be relocated on 28 April. Leer
The National Court has ordered to stop, demolish and return the land to its original state in the works of the LAV Palencia-Cantabria as it passes through the capital of Palencia. Leer