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June 8, 2026 | Policy

Spain replaces CIAF with multimodal transport accident investigation authority

One of two rail-focused appointees to executive board blocked by Congress.

February 4, 2025 | High-speed

Seville - Huelva high-speed line moves to design phase

Five contracts will be tendered to design the new 95km line with an estimated construction cost of €1.61bn.

January 30, 2025 | Europe

Spanish public transport soars

Government support for discounted and free travel has helped to drive a 33% surge in ridership. New €20 pass will be introduced in July.

February 5, 2024 | High-speed

Madrid Atocha high-speed station contract awarded

Platforms on cross-city tunnel will enable trains to call at Atocha and Chamartín.

January 16, 2024 | Policy

Commission to consider transfer of commuter and regional services to Catalonia

Agreement between Spanish government and regional government could also cover infrastructure.

January 5, 2024 | High-speed

Second track for Palencia - León high-speed line in Spain

Capacity increased following opening of Pajares Base Tunnel and traffic growth.

December 15, 2023 | Policy

Spanish government reshuffles railway leadership

New president of Adif and Adif AV as well as new leadership at the transport ministry.

October 13, 2023 | Infrastructure

€540m contract awarded for Montcada i Reixac tunnel project

New 4km tunnel to place railway underground through town centre.

February 25, 2023 | Infrastructure

IRJ News in brief - Projects

New signalling for Slovenian rail hub and Naples’ EAV network, dynamic testing on the RhB Bernina Line, track upgrades in Taiwan and Kazakhstan and major tunnel projects in Spain.

February 21, 2023 | Fleet

Renfe president resigns over metre-gauge train gauging error

Action plan includes more new trains and free travel until they are delivered.

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