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December 8, 2022 | Infrastructure

Adif to move Barcelona commuter line underground

New 4km tunnel with underground station will remove two level crossings.

December 7, 2022 | Passenger

Iryo starts Spanish high-speed revolution

November 25 saw Iryo start operation on the Madrid - Barcelona route. CEO Simone Gorini told Robert Preston how the new entrant aims to revolutionise the high-speed rail market in Spain by offering passengers a unique travel experience.

September 19, 2022 | Infrastructure

Minister unveils €410m plan to transform Barcelona-Sants station

Remodelling will include areas of public space, better links to other transport and active lifestyle and energy-saving initiatives.

September 5, 2022 | Fleet

Alstom to provide 10 Coradia Stream EMUs for FGC airport line

€177m contract includes 15 years of maintenance.

July 27, 2022 | Infrastructure

Barcelona awards contract for APS powered connecting tram line

Alstom to retrofit vehicles and install ground-based traction power system on link between city light rail networks.

September 21, 2021 | Europe

Madrid - Barcelona high-speed line surpasses pre-Covid performance in August

Launch of low-cost operators Ouigo and Avlo earlier this year one key reason for increase in passengers during August.

February 8, 2021 | High-speed

Preparing for take-off

New entrant Ilsa is gearing up to begin operation on Spain’s high-speed network in 2022 as the country begins the process of liberalising passenger operation. CEO Fabrizio Favara provides an update on the company’s plans to Kevin Smith.

January 27, 2021 | High-speed

Renfe to launch Avlo low-cost high-speed service in June

SPANISH national operator Renfe has announced that it will launch its Avlo low-cost high-speed service on June 23, after being delayed by over a year.

July 29, 2019 | Metros

Alstom chosen for Barcelona metro train order

BARCELONA Metropolitan Transport (TMB) announced on July 27 that it has selected Alstom for a contract to supply 42 five-car metro trains to replace the network’s oldest fleets.

July 26, 2019 | Europe

Renfe ridership growth continues

RENFE carried 262 million passengers in the first half of 2019, a 2.6% year-on-year increase, according to ridership figures released by the Spanish national train operator on July 26.

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