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French manufacturer Alstom has been selected by RATP to implement its I‑CBTC system, which will bring Grade‑2 automation to Paris Metro Line 8. The upgrade will enhance service regularity and allow for an increased number of trains in operation. Leer
The Region of Murcia has signed a contract with Urbamusa to carry out a study on extending the tramway to the municipalities of Alcantarilla, Molina de Segura and Santomera. The project will run for three years. Leer
After Adif ordered the withdrawal of the TSR (Temporary Speed Restrictions) map published by Dignitat a les Vies in the RFIG, El País has released another showing those on the conventional network. Leer
Portugal’s CP signs to extend its order from 117 to 153 regional and suburban trains, with a more streamlined delivery schedule. Leer
Owing to the armed conflict in the Persian Gulf, UITP has decided to cancel the 2026 edition of its global congress, which was due to take place from 21 to 23 April in Dubai. Leer
Trenitalia has announced a €2 billion plan to purchase 74 Frecciarossa 1000 trains, further modernising its regional and high-speed services. Leer
From May onwards, Spain’s Cercanías and metre-gauge stations will undergo a makeover and general improvements. Renfe will roll out the “A Punto” programme, a set of swift actions to enhance their condition. Leer
Private firms Grupo Barraqueiro and Transdev have expressed interest in the privatisation process for Lisbon and Oporto's urban trains. Leer
Metro de Madrid will roll out the Metropaq project in March, installing parcel collection lockers across all stations on Line 3 before expanding the initiative to the rest of the network. Leer
Rail passengers can now track the live position of all Media Distancia, Larga Distancia, and high-speed services on Renfe's new viewer. This tool marks a key step in operational transparency for Spain's national rail operator. Leer
The Spanish Minister for Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, has reaffirmed his department’s commitment to completing the NRFPV, popularly known as the Basque “Y”. Leer
The Italian state-owned group FS has finalised the acquisition of rolling stock manufacturer Titagarh Firema through its subsidiary FS Fabbrica Italiana Treni. The transaction is valued at €67 million. Leer
US Amtrak will stop the tender to buy double-decker cars. To improve competitiveness, accessibility and operations, it will renew its entire fleet with single-decker cars. Leer
Unexpectedly, Metro de Madrid has suspended services on line 3 between Sol and Moncloa from today until Sunday. The cause is urgent works to repair the drainage system. Leer
he Port Authority of Cartagena, operator of the terminal, has put out to tender the adaptation works for the Algodor freight station. The facility will handle a weekly throughput of 1,500 tonnes of grain. Leer
The Semaf union has called a drivers' strike on Metrovalencia and Tram d'Alacant (FGV networks) from 13 to 26 March, clashing with the Fallas festivities. Leer
The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility this morning presented the long-awaited modernisation plan for the C-5 line of Cercanías Madrid. With ERTMS N2, BAB and 35 new trains of the 453 series. Leer
Renfe ended 2025 with profits, driven by its passenger transport subsidiary despite fierce competition. It stands as the only profitable operator among Spain’s three high-speed rail companies. Leer