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March 13, 2026 | High-speed

More civil works tendered for Spain’s Burgos - Vitoria high-speed line

Work in progress or out to tender on 54.8km of the 96.6km high-speed line.

July 29, 2025 | High-speed

Renfe grounds series 106 Avlo fleet

Five trains operating Madrid - Barcelona high-speed services withdrawn due to bogie frame cracks.

March 14, 2024 | Europe

Spanish hydrogen-powered demonstrator completes running trials

The FCH2RAIL hydrogen multiple-unit has finished extensive testing in Spain.

March 12, 2024 | Policy

Ouigo’s Madrid - Valladolid service approved

Spain’s competition commission finds no substantial impact on Renfe’s PSO contract.

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.

May 18, 2022 | Infrastructure

Thales and Siemens win Spanish signalling contracts

New signalling for Mediterranean Corridor and Mérida – Seville route.

October 22, 2021 | Europe

New CEO for Spanish HS operator Ilsa

New Spanish high-speed operator appoints replacement CEO.

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