ÖBB and Stadler present the KISS for Railjet
The first EMU trains for ÖBB's Railjet service are now a reality. The Austrian company and Stadler presented yesterday the first of 14 KISS 200s purchased in 2023. Leer
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Spain authorises the tender for the supply of electricity and diesel for railway use until 2030
The Spanish Council of Ministers this week authorised two contracts for the supply of green electricity and diesel for train traction between 2026 and 2030 for 1.5 billion euros. Leer
The new multimodal station in Santiago de Compostela is in service
The extension of Santiago de Compostela station came into service yesterday, transforming it into a modern, multimodal station. Leer
SNCF Voyageurs completes the purchase of new 96 RER NG trains
SNCF Voyageurs has signed a contract for the purchase of 96 trains of the Z 58500 series (RER NG) for the Parisian RER D line. The order is valued at 162 million euros. Leer
Completion of the entry into service of the 7000 and 8000 series of Barcelona metro trains
On June 20h, the last train of the 7000 and 8000 series for the Barcelona metro came into service. This marked the end of the incorporation of the 50 trains manufactured by Alstom with a great accessibility design. Leer
Dutch rail blackout leaves Schiphol airport without trains
A fire in cables caused a railway blackout in the Netherlands and disruption of rail traffic between Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, and Utrecht. Leer
Feasibility study awarded to integrate the Torralba-Soria-Castejón line into the HS network
The Spanish Transport Ministry awarded a feasibility study to connect the Torralba-Soria line to the Madrid-Barcelona high-speed line. This connection would reduce journey times and improve the viability of the reopening of the Soria-Castejón line. Leer
Renfe of America comes to an end after Texas Central project derailment
Following the derailment of the Texas Central project, Renfe concludes its venture in the United States and dissolves its subsidiary, Renfe of America. The losses amounted to 4.5 million euros. Leer
Renfe and unions agree on a new career path for OCCs
The negotiations of the 4th Collective Collective Agreement of Renfe have achieved the creation of a professional career for the Operations Management Centres, with a 25 vacancies for Rodalies public job competition. Leer
Work begins on section III of line 3 of the Seville Metro
Work has officially begun on section III of line 3 of the Seville metro, which will serve the Virgen Macarena hospital. This station will be connected to the future line 4. Leer
FGV will cede 6 Limón Expŕes cars to Ponfeblino
The project to recover the Ponferrada-Villablino as a tourist railway reaches an important milestone when FGV cedes six of the carriages used in the past for the Limón Exprés. Leer
Rodalies de Catalunya creation agreement presented
The Spanish Central Government and the Generalitat have today presented the agreement to set up Rodalies de Catalunya. Renfe Viajeros will own 50.1% while the Generalitat will control the Board of Directors. Leer
SEMAF denounces that Adif is preventing the testing of the S106 improvements
Spains biggest train drivers' union denounces a blockade of more than 8 months to test the improvements made in the comfort of the Talgo Avril trains. Leer
Spanish Transport Ministry will disrupt Metrovalencia line 1 in July and August
From 28 June to 31 August the Metrovalencia line 1 service between Bétera and Masies will be interrupted due to improvement works on the A-7. Leer
Alstom selects GMV for the AVLS of the AlUla tramway in Saudi Arabia
The Spanish multinational GMV has been selected by Alstom to supply the Automatic Vehicle Location System (AVLS). Leer
Metrovalencia will restore the València Sud-Castellón section by the end of the month
Vicente Martínez Mus confirms the reopening of the last section of Metrovalencia closed as a result of the floods for the last week of June. Leer
Pecovasa launches IoT devices to track its wagons
Pecovasa, Renfe's subsidiary specialised in the rail transport of road vehicles, installs devices in its wagons that allow them to be geolocated and obtain other helpful information. Leer
A minor dies after being electrocuted by the overhead wire at Araia station
Recklessness and ignorance claim a new victim of the high-voltage catenary. The 17-year-old girl was getting into a carriage with a friend when she was shocked. RIP. Leer