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Madrid - Barcelona

November 19, 2025 | High-speed

Spain moves to 350km/h on Madrid - Barcelona line

Projects to be studied include improving access to Madrid and Barcelona.

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 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.

September 21, 2021 | Europe

Madrid - Barcelona high-speed line surpasses pre-Covid performance in August

Launch of low-cost operators Ouigo and Avlo earlier this year one key reason for increase in passengers during August.

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