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March 27, 2026 | Metros

Second metro line for Palma de Mallorca confirmed

Work is due to start in 2029 on 4km of new construction between Son Costa and Secar de la Real.

March 18, 2026 | Infrastructure

Resignalling contract tendered for Spain’s Mediterranean Corridor

ERTMS Level 2 will be installed on dual-gauge La Encina - Alicante section.

March 13, 2026 | High-speed

More civil works tendered for Spain’s Burgos - Vitoria high-speed line

Work in progress or out to tender on 54.8km of the 96.6km high-speed line.

March 11, 2026 | Infrastructure

Seville Airport rail link progresses

Spain’s Ministry of Transport approves alignment for new 4.7km line.

February 16, 2026 | High-speed

Sleeper contract tendered for Madrid - Barcelona line

Aerodynamic sleepers will be installed to increase maximum speed to 350km/h on Spanish high-speed line.

February 10, 2026 | High-speed

Renfe delays train order following high-speed accident

Spanish national operator says restoring services is immediate priority following derailment at Adamuz.

January 30, 2026 | Financial

Catalonia gets infrastructure maintenance spending boost

Programme aims to improve the quality of Rodalies commuter and regional services.

January 27, 2026 | Freight

New VTG intermodal wagons arrive in Spain

Fleet includes T4000 pocket wagons to carry semi-trailers on piggyback services.

January 20, 2026 | Policy

Catalan operating joint venture takes shape

Renfe and Catalan regional government will own new commuter and regional operating company.

December 23, 2025 | Freight

Portuguese freight line upgrade to proceed

A €120m contract to modernise the Vendas Novas railway line has been awarded.

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