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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Swiss rolling stock builder Stadler has withdrawn its legal challenge against SBB’s decision to award Siemens a framework agreement for up to 200 double-deck electric multiple units (EMUs).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
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