Renfe’s open-access trains set passenger record in 2025
Renfe Viajeros closed 2025 with a historic milestone of 37.3 million journeys on its commercial train services, including 21.5 million on AVE routes. Leer
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Puente and Illa establish Rodalies de Catalunya SME, SA
The new joint company that will take over the operation of Rodalies de Catalunya—jointly owned by Renfe and the Generalitat—was officially constituted today. The transfer of infrastructure responsibilities continues. Leer
Vectron Dual Mode approved for operation between Germany and Austria
The ERA has certified Siemens’ Vectron Dual Mode locomotive in Austria, enabling cross-border operations with Germany. It can run in either electric or diesel mode. Leer
FGV trains clocked nearly 10 million kilometres in 2025
FGV’s trains, tram-trains and trams covered 9,949,300 kilometres during 2025, carrying out a total of 694,627 operations—most of them on the Metrovalencia network. Leer
Outcry over Ouigo France fare hike
The French FNAUT has slammed Ouigo for hiking its maximum fare in France. They claim the low-cost brand has jacked up prices substantially, gobbling up the market share of TGV InOui services. Leer
Renfe secures EIB financing to modernise the Rodalies fleet
The EIB and Renfe sign a €250 million loan to purchase 101 trains from the series 452 and 480 for commuter and regional services in Catalonia. Leer
Óscar Puente visits Hitachi’s Pistoia factory
The Spanish Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility and the President of Renfe have toured Hitachi’s plant in Pistoia, where the ETR 1000 is produced. This model is among the strongest contenders to become Renfe’s next high-speed train. Leer
First coach of Stadler’s 22 trains arrives in Portugal
Delivery has begun of the 22 FLIRT trains ordered by CP from Stadler for regional services. The first coach arrived at Entroncamento by road early this morning. Leer
Basque consortium completes acquisition of 29.8% of Talgo and relocates its headquarters to Rivabellosa
The Basque consortium, Clerbil and SEPI take control of Talgo, move its headquarters back to Álava and appoint a new leadership team after completing this morning the purchase of a 29.78% stake and refinancing €770 million. Leer
Madrid Metro to reopen Line 6 on 20 December
The reopening of the section of Line 6 closed for engineering works has been brought forward. Regular service will resume this Saturday, 20 December, marking the completion of the first phase of the line’s modernisation programme. Leer
Siemens to supply the Velaro Novo to Vietnamese VinSpeed
Siemens and VinSpeed have signed a framework cooperation agreement for the development of two high-speed lines, which includes the supply of Velaro Novo trains. Leer
Metro de Madrid tenders escalator maintenance for 2026–2030 period
Metro de Madrid has launched a new €32.9 million contract for the maintenance of escalators across its network. The contract is divided into six lots. Leer
Renfe Mercancías leads eco‑incentive reception
The freight subsidiary of the Renfe Group receives €14.7 million in eco‑incentives from the RRP. In addition to leading in tonne‑kilometres, it also tops the ranking for environmental performance improvement. Leer
FGV opens new recruitment call for 68 positions
FGV launches a public recruitment process offering 68 positions for train drivers and traffic staff at Metrovalencia and TRAM d’Alacant. Leer
Canada chooses Ottawa–Montreal section to launch its high-speed line
The Canadian government has confirmed that the first section of the Toronto–Quebec high-speed line will link Ottawa with Montreal. Construction is due to begin in 2029. Leer
Evelyn Palla drives full-scale Deutsche Bahn restructuring for 2026
Deutsche Bahn’s CEO has announced a company-wide restructuring that will cut the number of senior executives by 50%. The process will take place throughout 2026. Leer
Infrabel completes deployment of ETCS on the entire Belgian rail network
A landmark moment for European rail: Belgium has completed the deployment of ETCS across the entire network managed by Infrabel. Traditional signalling systems will remain in service for two more years. Leer
Koralmbahn, Austria’s first long distance railway in a century, goes into service
Yesterday saw the opening of Austria’s first long-distance railway built in more than a century. The 130 km Koralmbahn line slashes the travel time between Graz and Klagenfurt from two hours to just 41 minutes. Leer