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February 6, 2023 | High-speed

Route selected for high-speed access to Bilbao

Ministry approves final 6.87km section to Abando termimus.

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.

August 28, 2022 | High-speed

Tendering starts for high-speed link to Madrid Airport

Adif AV calls tenders for work worth up to €26m.

July 8, 2022 | Metros

Metro Madrid awards €500m metro Line 11 extension contract

First section of 33km Diagonal Line.

June 30, 2022 | High-speed

Atocha - Chamartín tunnel opens in Madrid on July 1

New tunnel connects high-speed lines north and south of the capital.

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.

January 7, 2022 | Infrastructure

EU to fund €207m upgrade of Madrid Chamartín station

The station is key to the introduction of several new Spanish high-speed routes.

December 23, 2021 | High-speed

Renfe launches Madrid - Galicia high-speed service

Journey times will be further reduced following the approval of 330km/h gauge-changing trains.

December 7, 2021 | Financial

Madrid government approves purchase of lease on 684 metro cars

The lease on the two fleets expires in 2023.

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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