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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.

May 1, 2019 | Europe

Renfe first quarter ridership up 7.6%

RENFE carried 131 million passengers in the first quarter of 2019, a 7.6% increase compared with the corresponding period in 2018, according to ridership figures released by Spain’s national train operator on April 26.

March 25, 2019 | Fleet

Renfe approves tender for 211 suburban trains

THE board of Renfe has approved a tender for a contract to supply 211 high-capacity EMUs for Cercanías suburban services.

February 26, 2019 | Metros

Barcelona to replace oldest metro trains

THE board of Barcelona Metropolitan Transport (TMB) has approved a tender for 42 five-car trains to replace the oldest fleets on the city’s metro network.

December 19, 2018 | Main line

Adif completes tunnelling for Barcelona - El Prat Airport line

SPANISH infrastructure manager Adif completed the tunnelling for the new line between Sants station in central Barcelona and Barcelona-El Prat Airport on December 19.

September 10, 2018 | Metros

Barcelona opens metro Line 10 South

BARCELONA inaugurated the first section of the driverless Metro Line 10 South on September 8, when free travel was offered between Collbanc and Foc.

March 13, 2018 | Rolling stock

Barcelona to order metro trains from CAF and Alstom

BARCELONA Metropolitan Transport (TMB) has decided to award two contracts for 12 five-car trains worth €92m to CAF and Alstom to increase capacity on the metro by up to 20%. Delivery is scheduled to start in the second half of 2019.

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