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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
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 trainsets on the Prague–Munich route. Instead, it will operate second-hand passenger coaches acquired by Renfe from DB. Leer
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 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
CAF has secured its second contract in Serbia, this time to supply 30 Civity commuter EMUs for the state operator JSC Srbijavoz. Leer
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
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 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
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
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 has announced its 2026 employment offer for train drivers, totalling 550 posts.You can apply until 24 March. Leer
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
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
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'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
The Spanish Government has changed its plans for Tudela in Navarre, proposing to retain the high-speed passenger station at its current site without ditching the bypass. Leer
Stadler will supply up to 20 FLIRT trains to the operator Koleje Wielkopolskie (KW) in the Wielkopolskie Voivodship for short-distance services. Leer