LFP Perthus sets traffic and tonnage records in July
Strong performance on the Spanish-French cross-border line via Le Perthus, with record train paths, tonnes hauled and average payload per train in July 2025. Leer
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AVE Madrid–Granada service runs without air conditioning during heatwave
A passenger reports travelling on a Madrid–Granada high-speed service without HVAC despite extreme temperatures, a situation also observed on other Renfe trains. Leer
Brazil is preparing tenders to build more than 9,000 km of railway
The Brazilian Government is preparing the largest wave of railway tenders in its history to build a network of over 9,000 km in order to reduce dependence on lorries. Leer
Stefano Donnarumma resigns as CEO of FS
Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane faces a leadership reshuffle after Stefano Donnarumma steps down amid mounting tensions with the government. Trenitalia chief Gianpiero Strisciuglio is emerging as the leading candidate to succeed him. Leer
Catalonia and Andorra tender the feasibility studies for the cross‑border Tramvalira
Catalonia and Andorra have tendered Tramvalira feasibility and bus-network studies to prepare the cross-border tram project. Leer
Portugal to begin privatisation of suburban rail on the Cascais line
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
CP starts construction of Guifões rolling stock plant
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
United Arab Emirates launches its first passenger railway
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
Finland and Sweden will restore international passenger trains in August
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 makes five proximity rail services permanent
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
Action plans against noise for main railway corridors approved
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
Madrid-Seville high-speed line hit by three consecutive days of major disruptions
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
Lisbon to launch tram line 16E between Praça do Comércio and Santa Apolónia in 2029
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
Teltronic deploys TETRA system on Buenavista–AIFA suburban rail link
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
Contract signed for feasibility study of Cercanías extension to Navalcarnero
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
Renfe exceeds 2 million journeys made with the nationwide travel pass
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
Alstom to upgrade strategic rail corridors in Egypt
An Alstom-led consortium has secured four ENR contracts to modernise key routes including Alexandria–6th of October and Belbes–10th of Ramadan. Leer
Le Train maintains commitment to Talgo Avril fleet
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