Trenitalia to acquire 74 new Frecciarossa 1000 trains
Trenitalia has announced a €2 billion plan to purchase 74 Frecciarossa 1000 trains, further modernising its regional and high-speed services. Leer
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Renfe unveils A Punto to upgrade Cercanías stations
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
Barraqueiro and Transdev show interest in CP’s urban trains
Private firms Grupo Barraqueiro and Transdev have expressed interest in the privatisation process for Lisbon and Oporto's urban trains. Leer
Metro de Madrid launches Metropaq, a network of parcel lockers across its stations
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
Renfe launches real-time viewer for regional and long-distance trains
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
Spain reaffirms his commitment to the Basque “Y”
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
FS completes acquisition of Titagarh Firema
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
Amtrak changes strategy and opts to buy single-decker cars
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
Cut on line 3 of the Madrid metro due to drainage works at Plaza de España
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
Tender launched for improvement works at Algodor freight terminal
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
Semaf calls strike on FGV from 13 to 26 March
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
Spain presents modernisation of Madrid Cercanías C-5
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 back in the black in 2025
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
Leo Express launches Kraków–Warsaw route
Renfe reaches the Polish capital through its Czech subsidiary Leo Express, which on Sunday inaugurated the Prague–Kraków–Warsaw service. The operator plans to double its domestic offer in Poland before summer. Leer
Renfe sets up subsidiary to manage alternative road transport
Renfe has approved the creation of a new company to make its alternative road transport plans more efficient. A partner will be selected through a tender process and will hold 51% of the new firm. Leer
Adif awards the first works for railway integration in Santander
The railway integration in Santander is taking its first step forward with Adif awarding the contract to build a temporary station for all passenger services. Leer
Working group created to boost rail freight transport in Spain
A working group comprising various companies and sector bodies was set up this morning to reverse the decline in rail’s share of freight transport in Spain. Leer
Iryo imposes temporary layoff at its Málaga base
As Adif has extended the suspension of the Antequera–Málaga section until 23 March, Iryo has been forced to enact a temporary layoff affecting 40 employees at its Málaga base. Leer