DB and SNCF study a second ICE Paris–Berlin service
Following the success of the Paris-Berlin ICE, with an average occupancy rate of over 80%, SNCF and Deutsche Bahn are considering a second daily frequency in 2028. Leer
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Antequera–Málaga high-speed line to reopen on 30 April
Adif has announced the resumption of rail services between Antequera and Málaga on 30 April at 12:00, ahead of the May bank holiday weekend. The line has been closed since 4 February. Leer
Construction of Vera-Almanzora station given the green light
Spain's Council of Ministers yesterday authorised the tendering of construction works for Vera-Almanzora station on the Murcia–Almería high-speed line. The base contract is valued at €15.69 million. Leer
Railway accident drill in Zaragoza puts emergency response to the test
A full-scale emergency exercise was staged at Zaragoza-Delicias station this morning, simulating a serious accident involving an Ouigo Madrid–Barcelona service and putting all response procedures to the test, including the newly developed PROMUVI protocol. Leer
Talgo and Trafikverket sign supply contract for 20 day and night trains
Talgo and Sweden's Trafikverket have signed a contract this morning for the supply of 11 night trains and nine day trains, along with 10 Siemens Vectron locomotives. Leer
Catalonia pushes for tougher penalties against railway vandalism
The Catalan Parliament voted on Wednesday to fast-track legislation that would significantly stiffen the sanctions regime against railway vandalism, with fines of up to €900,000. Leer
Renfe validates predictive maintenance for its rolling stock
Renfe has deployed condition-based maintenance (CBM) across its fleet after validating the LeadMind and TSMART platforms on Classes 112 and 599. Leer
Spanish Government greenlights construction of Tres Cantos Norte station
The new Tres Cantos Norte station on the Madrid Cercanías network — in the pipeline since January 2023 — is drawing ever closer. The Cabinet yesterday authorised the tendering of its construction contract, worth €19.4 million. Leer
RegioJet quits the Polish domestic rail market over PKP obstruction
Less than six months after launching domestic operations in Poland, the Czech private operator withdraws, saying it was unable to compete on a level playing field against PKP Intercity. Leer
Spanish prosecutors investigate CAF over its role in the Jerusalem Light Rail
Following a complaint filed by human rights organisations defending Palestina, the Spanish Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into CAF over its involvement in the Jerusalem Light Rail. Leer
CAF Signalling and Magtel to upgrade signalling infrastructure across 97 kilometres of Line 400
Adif awards a joint venture formed by CAF Signalling and Magtel the contract to renew the safety installations on the Espeluy–Córdoba section of the Alcázar de San Juan–Cádiz line. Leer
Renfe defends its bus tender amid precautionary suspension by TACRC
Renfe has defended the bidding process to create a bus subsidiary following its precautionary suspension, arguing that the majority of the road transport sector stands behind it. Leer
Renfe puts new Móstoles-El Soto depot out to tender
New maintenance facilities at Móstoles-El Soto, earmarked for servicing the Class 453 EMUs on Madrid Cercanías' C-5 line, have moved a step closer after construction works were put out to tender. Leer
DB sells 25 ICE 3neo trains to lease them back
Deutsche Bahn’s long-distance division has sold 25 ICE 3neo trains to an investment consortium, which has leased them back to the operator for continued use. Leer
Iñaki Rojo appointed new general manager of Alstom’s Trápaga plant
Alstom Spain has appointed Iñaki Rojo as general manager of its Trápaga factory, to which he has devoted his professional career. Leer
Iryo and trade unions sign their first collective bargaining agreement
The high-speed operator Iryo has signed its first collective bargaining agreement with trade unions, covering non-driving staff. The agreement sets out pay rises through to 2028 and includes other improvements such as better work‑life balance measures. Leer
Martin Sion takes over as CEO of Alstom
On 1 April, Martin Sion succeeded Henri Poupart-Lafarge as Chief Executive Officer of the French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom. Coming from ArianeGroup, Sion now leads a company that has tripled its turnover over the past decade. Leer
Stadler drops Federal Administrative Court challenge to SBB’s double-deck EMU framework award to Siemens
Swiss rolling stock builder Stadler has withdrawn its legal challenge against SBB’s decision to award Siemens a framework agreement for up to 200 double-deck electric multiple units (EMUs). Leer