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
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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
SNCF unveils the first refurbished TGV under the O2D programme
SNCF has unveiled the first refurbished TGV Réseau under the O2D programme, an initiative aimed at extending the service life of more than 100 high-speed trainsets. Some Duplex units could remain in service for up to 50 years. Leer
Further delay for Alstom trains ordered by Norske Tog
Delivery of Alstom’s Coradia Nordic units to Norwegian operator Norske Tog has been delayed once again, after faults were detected in the bogies during laboratory tests. The trains should already be in service. Leer
Ángeles Táuler appointed managing director of the FFE
Ángeles Táuler, until now Manager of the PTFE, has this afternoon succeeded José Ramón Sempere as Managing Director of the Spanish Railways Foundation. Leer
Spanish OCU urges Transport Ministry to make Renfe honour its punctuality pledge
Spanish Consumers and Users Organisation (OCU) has called on Transport Minister Óscar Puente to publish the new compensation regulation for delays and instruct Renfe to comply with it. Leer
Talgo negotiates with Alstom the traction of 20 new trains for Saudi Haramain
The Spanish manufacturer Talgo has begun talks with Alstom to purchase traction equipment for 20 new trains for the Haramain, the Medina-La Mecca HST in Saudi Arabia. Leer
Semaf calls five-day strike in FGC for safety reasons
Spanish Semaf union has called five days of strike action at FGC between 24 February and 4 March, citing safety concerns and the company’s failure to address a dozen outstanding demands. Leer
DB Cargo to shed 6,000 jobs to balance the books
German rail group Deutsche Bahn has announced plans to cut almost half of the workforce at its freight arm DB Cargo in a bid to stabilise the subsidiary’s finances. Leer
New Lille Metro trains enter service ten years late
On 14 February, Lille Metro’s new Alstom Metropolis BOA trains finally entered service – a debut that was originally planned for the 2016 European Football Championship. Leer
Tender launched for the acquisition of up to 300 Z2N NG trains for Paris RER C
SNCF and Île-de-France Mobilités have launched a tender to acquire up to 300 trains, with a firm order for 52 units, for the RER C suburban line in the Paris region. Leer
SFM picks CAF–Electrans–Hitachi JV for full network ERTMS Level 1 roll-out
The CAF, Electrans and Hitachi Rail consortium has bagged the contract to fit ERTMS Level 1 across the whole SFM network, kicking off with a pilot on Palma Metro Line 1. Leer
Renfe is cancelling trains due to the “called-off” strike
Over yesterday and into today, Renfe has suffered cancellations linked to a rail strike that both the Ministry and the operator had presented as fully called off. Leer
Leo Express unveils first Talgo VI in new livery
Leo Express has unveiled the new livery for its trains with the Talgo VI sets leased from Renfe. They will enter service on 30 April on the Prague–Prešov and Prague–Bratislava routes. Leer
Madrid-Seville high-speed line to reopen on 14 February
Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo are once again offering tickets for travel on the Madrid-Sevilla high-speed line (LAV) from 14 February, signalling the reopening after the Adamuz derailment. Leer
Germany develops a remote-controlled ICE 4
A German consortium is working on the RemODtrAIn project, which aims to operate trains remotely. The technology will be tested on an ICE 4 at the Cologne-Nippes depot. Leer
Spain eliminates Renfe’s minimum services despite the strike remains
The Spanish Ministry of Transport yesterday lifted the minimum service requirements for Renfe, even though the strike called by the CGT and SF unions presses on today and tomorrow. Leer
More maintenance, internalisation and more staff: this is the agreement between Transports and trade unions.
The deal signed by the Spain Ministry of Transport and the unions to call off the strike includes increased maintenance spending and the internalisation of work at Adif and Renfe, along with the corresponding boost in staffing levels. Leer