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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
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 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
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 has deployed condition-based maintenance (CBM) across its fleet after validating the LeadMind and TSMART platforms on Classes 112 and 599. Leer
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Alstom Spain has appointed Iñaki Rojo as general manager of its Trápaga factory, to which he has devoted his professional career. Leer
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
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
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
Key milestone for launching Jaén tram service. Contracting Board awards 10-year operation to Barraqueiro-Ruiz consortium. Leer
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