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Talgo is to deliver all Avril trains to Renfe by 2024
Óscar Puente confirms the delivery of the first 10 trains and the delivery schedule is shortened to conclude in 2024 except for one unit. Leer
Ganz-Mavag formalises the takeover bid for Talgo
Hungarian Ganz-Mavag has formalised the takeover bid for 100% of Talgo, offering 5 euros for each share of the Spanish manufacturer. Leer
Captrain Italia agrees to lease back with Railpool for 13 locomotives
Captrain Italia has agreed with Railpool to lease back 13 Alstom TRAXX DC3 locomotives in a long-term contract. Leer
Adif announces the last phase of the extension of the Chamartín high-speed railway tracks
Adif has announced that the last phase of the extension of the Madrid-Chamartín tracks, which will limit traffic, will begin on 8 April. Leer
Óscar Puente announces international competition to design Valencia’s Central Station
Spanish Minister of Transport has announced that an international competition will be launched to design the future Valencia Central Station. Leer
Medway presents and christens two 256 locomotives at the Railway Museum of Madrid
Medway has presented and christened two of its latest acquisitions, the EURO6000 series 256 locomotives, at the Madrid Railway Museum. Leer
Lidl embarks on rail transport with new company Tailwind Intermodal
The retailer creates Tailwind Intermodal to coordinate the inland transport of the containers of its shipping line Tailwind Shipping. Leer
EC approves MSC’s 50% stake in Italy’s NTV
The European Commission approved MSC's purchase of 50% of Italo-NTV because it does not harm competition. Leer
Spanish Government opposes Magyar Vagon’s takeover bid for Talgo
The transport minister announced that the government will do everything possible to prevent Magyar Vagon's takeover bid for Talgo because of its Russian links. Leer
Spain to study the construction of a railway network in the Canary Islands
The Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, announces the creation of a working group to study the creation of a railway system in the Canary Islands. Leer
The Spanish Government authorises tendering for the construction of the Olmedo Bypass
The Council of Ministers has authorised the tender for the construction of the Olmedo bypass embankment, which will provide a better link to the north of Spain. Leer
Iryo to be integrated into Rail Europe from April 15
Iryo and Rail Europe have signed an agreement to integrate the operator's tickets into the booking platform that aggregates all companies. Leer
Renfe could claim 50 million more from Talgo for Avril’s delays
A new delay in the delivery of Talgo's Avril trains to Renfe makes the operator consider increasing the compensation by 50 million. Leer
Renfe to build a maintenance depot at Aranjuez
Renfe announces an investment of 69 million euros in the construction of a new maintenance base in Aranjuez, destined for Cercanías trains. Leer
Cargounit to buy up to 100 Vectron and Smartron locomotives from Siemens
Cargounit and Siemens Mobility have signed two contracts to supply up to 100 Vectron and Smartron locomotives with a firm order for 40 units. Leer
Alstom completes the modernisation of the Stockholm metro’s C20 series
French manufacturer Alstom has completed the refurbishment of the interior of the 270 cars of the C20 series of the Stockholm metro, which began in 2017. Leer