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Renfe has opened a new call for applications to hire 470 entry-level train drivers in Spain. The deadline to apply for the selection process is 27 February. #employment Leer
The 452-001 has started this week the tests of homologation of the series by the RFIG, in the surroundings of the station of Mataró. Two more trains will be added to the testings over the next few months. Leer
Access to the historic San Sebastian Atotxa station building will be restored next Monday. The railway service will be interrupted during the weekend to finish the works. Leer
The Community of Madrid has awarded a 180.9 million euro contract for the extension of metro line 5 to the airport. The works will begin in spring and will last approximately two and a half years. Leer
Deutsche Bahn signs four framework contracts worth 6.3 billion euros to install digital interlockings, ETCS and other systems on the German rail network. Leer
The Austrian federal rail operator ÖBB has completed the purchase of 30 units of the Mireo family from Siemens Mobility. They are part of the framework contract under which Siemens will manufacture up to 540 trains. Leer
Spain's Minister of Economy, Carlos Cuerpo, meets with Polish ministers involved in PFR's takeover bid for Talgo. An offer of at least €5 per share is expected. Leer
Three Talgo proprietary directors have resigned to avoid a conflict of interest. The company is evaluating José Antonio Jainaga's offer and is awaiting bids from PFR (Poland) and Jupiter Wagons (India). Leer
Via HFR, the Canadian public company in charge of developing High Frequency Rail, hires María Luisa Domínguez as Chief Project Management Officer. Leer
The new Albal station on the Valencia Cercanías network came into service this morning. Located between Catarroja and Silla, it is served by lines C-1 and C-2. Leer
The reduced trainset of the Al Ándalus train that travelled to Portugal has successfully passed the electromagnetic compatibility tests that allow it to run on Portuguese tracks. Leer
The Promoció del Transport Public (PTP) association criticises the new tram route in the Glòries area agreed between Barcelona City Council and the ATM and proposes a more efficient alternative. Leer
Renfe has set a new record for passenger transport in 2024, transporting 537 million people. The greatest growth was in high-speed trains, with 22.3% more passengers than in 2023. Leer
The Grupo Alonso holding has become a shareholder in the freight operator CEFSA, until now owned by the Raxell Group. Some sources claim that it controls 75% of the company. Leer
The Wabtec Works in Doncaster, UK, which has produced iconic vehicles such as the Flying Scotsman locomotive, will soon close its doors. Leer
The Italian operator Arenaways, 33% owned by Renfe and 33% by the Madrid-based Serena Industrial Partners, is celebrating that in its first days in service it has transported 2,200 people. Leer
Swiss operator JeMyn AG acquires two Vectron battery-powered last-mile locomotives from Siemens, the first time it has sold this new variant of its flagship locomotive. Leer
The Italian rail infrastructure manager, RFI, refuses to allow European Sleeper trains to run on its tracks the day before the first Brussels-Venice night train. Leer