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January 19, 2023 | Europe

Spain reaps the benefits of liberalisation

Spain possesses Europe’s largest high-speed network and is the first country in which three operators are competing head-to-head on a single high-speed line. Kevin Smith reflects on recent developments and insight from the Rail Live event in Málaga held at the end of November.

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.

November 25, 2022 | High-speed

Iryo makes inaugural run

Spanish private high-speed operator began carrying passengers on November 25.

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.

May 19, 2022 | Policy

Spanish passenger operators form new association

AEEFV will speak with one voice for the sector.

February 23, 2022 | Financial

Third shareholder set to invest in Spanish high-speed operator Ilsa

Ilsa’s trains are due to begin operating in Spain under the Iryo brand later this year.

January 18, 2022 | Financial

Avlo set to launch Madrid - Valencia HS services next month

Ticket sales for Renfe’s low-cost service to begin on January 20.

November 19, 2021 | High-speed

Ilsa launches Iryo brand for Spanish high-speed services

Spanish high-speed operator will start operations in 2022 on three routes after signing formal agreement.

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