Adif awards €5.2 million contract for new El Berrón maintenance facility
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
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Fernández Heredia: “Renfe is a victim of the Adamuz rail crash”
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
Metrovalencia breaks ridership record during Fallas 2026 after a week of continuous service
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 resumes high-speed train procurement
The Adamuz train accident paralysed the tender for the purchase of new high-speed trains for Renfe. The operator resumes the operation and it could be approved before Easter. Leer
Renfe launches a public job offer for 550 train drivers
Renfe has announced its 2026 employment offer for train drivers, totalling 550 posts.You can apply until 24 March. Leer
Renfe launches public job offer for 360 engineering and maintenance technicians
Do you want to work at Renfe Engineering and Maintenance? The 2026 OPE has been launched today with 360 new positions. The deadline to apply is 2 April. Leer
Trenitalia France to build train maintenance depot in Paris
Trenitalia France will invest €80 million in a new maintenance facility at Maisons-Alfort Pompadour to service its Frecciarossa fleet and future Paris–London operations. Leer
Fibre-optic cable failure brings Atocha and Chamartín traffic to a halt
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
SNCF to use TGV-M trains in Italy that won’t fit conventional network tunnels
SNCF is making strides to compete in Italy with its low-cost Ouigo brand. However, it has emerged that the TGV-M trains cannot pass through tunnels on conventional lines used as diversionary routes. Leer
Málaga HSL to remain closed until at least end of April
Adif announces that the LAV between Antequera and Malaga will not be open for Easter. The accumulation of water is making it difficult to stabilise the ground and safety cannot be guaranteed. Leer
UK to streamline train Delay Repay
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
Madrid Metro’s driverless trains to begin testing in Corella this spring
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 and Mitsubishi seal agreement to maintain engines in Villaverde
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
Spanish Ministry of Transport opts to keep Tudela station in city centre
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
Greater Poland Voivodeship orders up to 10 FLIRT trains from Stadler
Stadler will supply up to 20 FLIRT trains to the operator Koleje Wielkopolskie (KW) in the Wielkopolskie Voivodship for short-distance services. Leer
Alstom to modernise Paris Metro Line 8 with its I‑CBTC system
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
Murcia signs contract to study tramway extension to Alcantarilla, Molina and Santomera
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
El País publishes the TSR map Adif ordered withdrawn.
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