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August 22, 2019 | Telecoms

Mobility as a Service - the end of the road for urban car ownership?

Platform technologies have already transformed the way we shop, listen to music, and interact with friends, but could they do the same for mobility? Keith Barrow looks at how Mobility as a Service could put public transport at the centre of a revolution in how we move.

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.

July 19, 2019 | Metros

Madrid to extend metro Line 11

THE regional government of Madrid has announced plans for a 6.3km extension of metro Line 11 from the current terminus at Plaza Eliotica to an interchange with Line 6 at Conde de Casal.

May 23, 2019 | Financial

Metro Madrid reports profit in 2018 following increased ridership

METRO Madrid reported a profit of €63m in 2018, up from €4m in 2017, with the result attributed to increased passenger demand and stable operating costs during its centenary year.

May 21, 2019 | Infrastructure

Madrid’s Recoletos tunnel to close for six months for renewal

SPANISH infrastructure manager Adif has announced plans to close the Recoletos tunnel through central Madrid for six months, to allow the track, catenary and signalling renewals.

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.

October 12, 2018 | Fleet

Madrid Metro to boost capacity with order for 60 trains

THE regional government of Madrid has announced it will purchase more trains and hire more drivers to meet the increasing passenger number on the Madrid metro network, which is experiencing the highest level of patronage in its 100 year history.

July 12, 2018 | Metros

Madrid Metro to exceed 300km with Line 11 extension

A 6.5km extension to Madrid Metro Line 11 from Plaza Elíptica north to Conde de Casal on Line 6, announced by the city's governing council on June 3, is set to expand the 292km network to more than 300km for the first time.

March 20, 2018 | Europe

Spain to invest €660m in Madrid station upgrades (updated)

SPAIN’s minister of development, Mr Iñigo de la Serna, has announced an investment of €660.6m to increase the capacity of Madrid Puerta de Atocha station and alter the track layout at Charmatín station.

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