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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 extension of Santiago de Compostela station came into service yesterday, transforming it into a modern, multimodal station. Leer
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
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
A fire in cables caused a railway blackout in the Netherlands and disruption of rail traffic between Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, and Utrecht. Leer
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
The Spanish multinational GMV has been selected by Alstom to supply the Automatic Vehicle Location System (AVLS). Leer
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, 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
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
The development of the project for the first extension of Vitoria-Gasteiz station will begin this year. Its facilities will be adapted to the increase in demand generated by the high-speed trains. Leer