Iryo faces first day of strike without incidents
The seven days of strike called by CGT and Alferro begin to denounce the freeze in the negotiations of Iryo's collective bargaining agreement. Trains are running normally. Leer
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Chilean FCAB unveils its first hydrogen fuel cell locomotive
Chile debuts its inaugural hydrogen-powered train, a locomotive for Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia running on fuel cells and batteries. Leer
Puertos del Estado injects €11.6 million into rail access to Punta Langosteira
An additional £11.6 million in funding has been approved for the works on the rail approach to the port of Punta Langosteira, bringing the overall project budget up to £160 million. Leer
Adif awards rail integration studies in Jaén
Adif has commissioned Ineco to draft the studies and design projects for the integration of the railway through the urban core of Jaén, ruling out any underground works and keeping the station in its current downtown location. Leer
EIB Grants €1.7 billion euros for Burgos–Vitoria HSL
The European Investment Bank’s Board of Directors approves a €1.7 billion euros loan to fund the Burgos–Vitoria high-speed line and the Olmedo bypass. Leer
Amandine Thomas-Commin to succeed Hélène Valenzuela at Ouigo España
Hélène Valenzuela, Managing Director of Ouigo España since 2019, will step down before the end of the year. She will be replaced by the current head of Intercités. Leer
Adif AV to build a new high-speed train station in Parla
Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has unveiled plans for the development of a new high-speed railway station in Parla, Madrid. The facility will cater to transversal services. Leer
Talgo ends third quarter in the red
Train manufacturer Talgo closed the first nine months of 2025 with an EBITDA of -3.3 million euros. Although that marks an improvement on the first half of the year, the company remains loss-making. Leer
CAF boosts performance in the first nine months of 2025
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF posts a sharp improvement between January and September. Its order book hits an all‑time high and net profit surges by 66%. Leer
Renfe opens tender to retrofit up to 32 class 447 EMUs for regional service
Renfe opens a tender to supply seats to convert 22 trains of the 447 series for regional services, with an option for 10 more. Leer
Spanish Sustainable Mobility Act Passes Final Hurdle
The lower house of the Spanish Parliament has given the green light to the Sustainable Mobility Act, incorporating 20 amendments forwarded by the Senate. Leer
Paris-Berlin night train to run again with European Sleeper
From 26 March, European Sleeper will operate the Paris-Berlin night train, which SNCF and ÖBB will discontinue on 14 December. Leer
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
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