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September 4, 2025 | High-speed

Renfe to replace Avlo low-cost trains with AVE on Madrid - Barcelona HS line

Renfe refutes media reports that the change is due to technical problems with S-102 trains.

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.

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.

November 22, 2021 | High-speed

Madrid - Galicia high-speed line to open on December 21

The opening follows completion of the Pradería - Ourense section.

October 7, 2021 | Financial

Spanish rail infrastructure cartel exposed and fined €127.3m

Eight companies and 10 executives fined by Spanish regulator CNMC for their role in 15-year cartel.

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