Clear path to SEPI’s entry into Talgo
The Government authorises state-owned SEPI's entry into the capital of Talgo, of which it will own 7.87% of the shares after a capital increase. In addition, it will make a convertible loan for 30 million. Leer
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Spain authorises the creation of the Rodalies de Catalunya operator
The Spanish Council of Ministers this morning authorised the creation of Rodalies de Catalunya SME to take over the operation of suburban and regional trains in Catalonia. Leer
Alstom’s ‘The Greatest Gathering’ begins this Friday
The Greatest Gathering starts on Friday at Alstom's Derby factory in the UK. It will be a great railway festival that you will be able to follow live on our social networks. Leer
CAF wins up to 3.4 billion SNCB contract
SNCB's Board of Directors has finally awarded CAF the manufacturing of up to 600 trains of the AM30 series, with a firm order for 1,625 million euros. Leer
SNCB decides today to award CAF the “contract of the century”.
SNCB's Board of Directors today awards the contract to manufacture up to 600 AM30 series trains. The preferred bidder is CAF, although Alstom and Siemens have appealed. Leer
Spain wants to complete the extension of the commuter rail to Navalcarnero
The Spanish Ministry of Transport asks the Community of Madrid for the necessary information to resume the works that will bring the commuter train to Navalcarnero. Leer
Spain calls for tenders for a study to link Madrid with Jaén via high-speed through Córdoba
The Government changes the plans to connect Jaén to the high-speed network and tenders a study to do it via Córdoba instead of through the Mora-Alcázar de San Juan high-speed line. Leer
Federal Government cancels 4 billion in LA-San Francisco HSR funding
Donald Trump's administration is once again punishing a high-speed rail project by withdrawing $4 billion for the HSR linking San Francisco to Los Angeles. Leer
Construction contract awarded for the first section of the Burgos-Vitoria high-speed line
The joint venture formed by Ferrovial, FCC and Convensa wins the contract to build the first section of the Burgos-Vitoria high-speed railway line between Ameyugo and Pancorbo. Leer
Central and Basque governments unblock the purchase of 30% of Talgo by Sidenor
The central government and the Basque Country government reach an understanding to channel Sepi's participation in the process of selling 29.8% of Talgo to the Basque consortium led by Sidenor. Leer
The Port of Gijón and ADIF join forces to promote the use of railways
The authorities of the port of El Musel and Adif start a collaboration to promote the use of the railway for goods leaving and arriving to the port by land. Leer
ODEG and Stadler showcase new FLIRT Akku in Mecklenburg
German private operator ODEG and Stadler have taken a demonstration tour of the future FLIRT Akku acquired from the manufacturer and unveiled new details of the order. Leer
Renfe sets a new passenger record in the first half of 2025
During the first half of 2025, Renfe recorded 277.4 million passengers, the highest volume in history during a single six-month period. Leer
Adif to purchase new shunting locomotives
Adif has issued a call for tenders for the purchase of new shunting locomotives for 95 million euros. Leer
Adif calls for tenders for the construction of the new El Berrón Maintenance Base
The new Infrastructure Maintenance Base in El Berrón is getting closer to becoming a reality. Adif has tendered its construction for 5.7 million euros. Leer
Work begins on the modernisation of the Navalmoral de la Mata station
Adif starts the works that will adapt Navalmoral de la Mata station to the high-speed trains and improve its integration with the city. Leer
The drafting of the project to reopen the Somport tunnel has been awarded
For of 2.2 million Euro, Adif awards the contract for the drafting of the construction project for the reopening of the Somport tunnel for rail traffic. Leer
The Madrid Railway Museum opens the exhibition “Zhivago Station. 60 years of an epic filming”
If you have watched Docror Zhivago you will know that one of its scenes was filmed in Delicias station, Madrid. On the 60th anniversary of the film, the Museo del Ferrocarril has organised a temporary exhibition. Leer