Grupo Ruiz and Barraqueiro to operate the Jaén tramway
Key milestone for launching Jaén tram service. Contracting Board awards 10-year operation to Barraqueiro-Ruiz consortium. Leer
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Six companies to compete for designing Madrid’s new public transport payment system
The Regional Transport Consortium of the Community of Madrid has shortlisted six bids for the next stage of the tender to implement ABT, moving towards an interoperable pay-as-you-go model. Leer
Talgo to build overnight trains for Sweden’s Trafikverket
Talgo continues strengthening its foothold in Europe with a new order from Sweden’s Trafikverket, which will lease the trains to national operator SJ. The fleet will consist of locomotive-hauled overnight services powered by Siemens Vectron units. Leer
Renfe to recruit 600 commercial operators
If you’re looking to work as a commercial operator at Renfe—handling ticket inspection and customer service—you have until 9 April to apply for the 2026 Public Employment Offer. The company is offering a total of 600 positions. Leer
Correction: Leo Express will not use the Talgo VI on the Prague–Munich route
CORRECTION: Leo Express will not use the Talgo VI trainsets on the Prague–Munich route. Instead, it will operate second-hand passenger coaches acquired by Renfe from DB. Leer
Serveo wins Renfe’s new on-board catering contract
Service company Serveo has secured the contract to provide customer service and on-board catering on Renfe trains for €352.6 million, VAT included. Leer
Renfe rolls out energy metering system on series 106 fleet
Renfe has begun fitting its trains with a certified onboard Energy Measurement System that records the actual electricity consumption of each unit, starting with its Class 106 fleet. Leer
Serbia’s JSC Srbijavoz orders 30 Civity trains from CAF
CAF has secured its second contract in Serbia, this time to supply 30 Civity commuter EMUs for the state operator JSC Srbijavoz. Leer
Renfe acquires passenger coaches from DB to lease them to Leo Express
Renfe has announced the acquisition of second-hand passenger coaches from Deutsche Bahn, which it will lease to Czech operator Leo Express to bolster its fleet. These coaches will be rostered, among other duties, on the Prague–Munich corridor. Leer
Alstom wins turnkey contract for Belgrade Metro Line 1
Serbia’s first metro line will feature Alstom technology. The French manufacturer has secured a €915 million contract to supply 32 trains, trackwork, and signalling, among other systems. Leer
Adif awards €5.2 million contract for new El Berrón maintenance facility
Adif has awarded construction group COMSA the contract to build the new metre-gauge train maintenance facility at El Berrón, in the municipality of Siero (Asturias). Leer
Fernández Heredia: “Renfe is a victim of the Adamuz rail crash”
The president of Renfe has stated that the rail operator is a “victim” of the Adamuz rail accident and has pledged to provide all available information, without speculation, so the facts can be fully clarified. Leer
Metrovalencia breaks ridership record during Fallas 2026 after a week of continuous service
After running non-stop for seven days, Metrovalencia has achieved a new ridership record during the 2026 Fallas festival. Nearly three million passengers used its trains and trams to get around the city. Leer
Renfe launches a public job offer for 550 train drivers
Renfe has announced its 2026 employment offer for train drivers, totalling 550 posts.You can apply until 24 March. Leer
Fibre-optic cable failure brings Atocha and Chamartín traffic to a halt
An accidental cut in a fibre-optic cable by a Renfe maintenance contractor brought high-speed rail traffic to a standstill in Madrid on Wednesday morning. Leer
UK to streamline train Delay Repay
The UK Government has announced improvements to the Delay Repay scheme for compensating punters hit by late-running trains. Under Great British Railways, passengers will be able to claim at any retail outlet. Leer
Madrid Metro’s driverless trains to begin testing in Corella this spring
The new Series 10,000 trains built for Madrid Metro’s Line 6 will soon take to the rails for testing in Corella. This initial phase will last six months. Leer
Renfe and Mitsubishi seal agreement to maintain engines in Villaverde
Renfe's Integral Maintenance Base in Villaverde, Madrid, is set to become a hub for overhauling Mitsubishi traction motors, serving not only Renfe's fleet but also rolling stock from across the globe. Leer